Phillip Ray Marsh Obituary
Mr. Phillip Ray Marsh, age 75, of Lewisburg, TN, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Lewisburg, TN and was a son of the late Houston Edwin Marsh and Helen Virginia Fagan Marsh. Phil proudly served our country in the United States Army and was a graduate of the Class of 1966 at Marshall County High School. He was retired from the Heil Quaker Corporation as an inspector with over 35 years of service.
Mr. Phil loved to paint artwork and create drawings. He had a passion for reading. He found great joy in trips to the lake, going fishing, and riding around.
Mr. Marsh is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Barbara Leverette Marsh of Lewisburg, TN; children, Joe Marsh of Unionville, TN, Eric Marsh of Lewisburg, TN; 9 grandchildren, Kayla Marsh, Joelyn Marsh, Blake Marsh, Brooklyn Marsh, Summer Marsh, Serenity DeMay, Dakota Blake, Sarah Jett, Tessa Marsh; 6 great grandchildren, Lucy Raye Chilton, Avery Blake, M. J. Blake, Bella Jett, Ryan Jett, Elliot Marsh; brother, Garry (Shirley) Marsh of Lewisburg, TN.
Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 10 AM until 11 AM at Lawrence Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 11 AM from the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in Cothran Cemetery in the Rover Community in Bedford County, TN.
Chris Marsh, Adam Marsh, Ethan Marsh, Steven McMillan, Ben Leverette, Jeffery Leverette, Tim Edmonson, and Justin Lee will serve as pallbearers.
LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chapel Hill, TN in charge of arrangements, 931-364-2233.
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