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W. James "Bimbo" Marshall

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Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home & Crematory - DeLand

126 E New York Avenue

DeLand, Florida

W. Marshall Obituary

W. James "Bimbo" Marshall, 71, of DeLand, passed away on May 13, 2009 at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford. He was born on Sept. 7, 1937 in Lakeland, GA and came to the area in 1957. Mr. Marshall worked for the Dept. of Transportation for 38 years. He was a member of the Central Florida Fox Hunters Association, where he was past president and the present secretary. He wrote articles for The Hunter's Horn and The Chase magazines. He was the Master of Hounds in many field trials and was a judge in others all over the southeast. He was also a Board Member of the Volusia County Animal Control Board and a member of the Tomoka Hunt Club for 20 years. He was always available to do benefit dinners for those in need. During the firestorms of 1998, he was very active getting donations for displaced animals. He loved hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Phyllis; three sons, Kevin (Tracy) of DeLand, Keith (Cindy) of Pierson and Kyle (Michelle) of DeLand; four sisters, Margaret Whitworth, Helen Kelley and Chris O'Brian, all of Palm Bay and Marie Duncan of Hosford, FL; step-mother, Hazel Marshall of Hosford, FL; and a granddaughter, Mehgann L. Marshall. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17 from 1-4 p.m. at the Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand. Memorial donations may be made to either the West Volusia Humane Society, where he was a volunteer, 800 Humane Society Road, DeLand, FL 32720 or the Central Florida Fox Hunters Association, 137 E. Second Ave., Pierson, FL 32180. Allen-Summerhill DeLand is in charge.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on May 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for W. Marshall

17 Entries

Eddie

May 13, 2023

Mehg

April 10, 2010

Bimbo is/was my friend..Fisher..teacher. And my grandad I miss are fights..Kisses & Hugs..the BIG Store Around the dinner talb eat something he hunter/fishs & I HELP clean!! Love him I miss so much..

Jessica Hughes

May 20, 2009

I didn't know Uncle James that well, but what I did know of him, he was a very loving and caring man. My heart goes out to all of his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, love jessie

Kasey Durbin

May 17, 2009

My Uncle James was always really cool to be around, he cooked the best fish you could ever eat. It fell right off the bone! I never knew the name of the fish I'd always call it Uncle James' Fish when I wanted some. He was such a pleasure to be around. He always had a story to tell whether it was about hunting or fishing it was always something new. My personal favorite was the story of James turtle fishing rolling down the hill, that was the all time best. I always said that I liked the way that he talked because there was not any other voice like his. We all miss you and you'll forever be with us, love Kasey, Meagan and Justin.

Mike Mancinik

May 16, 2009

I will always remember all of the field trials--and good times at the hunting camp in Perry. I guess our God needed a Master of Hounds, well he got the best.

willie and janet crider

May 15, 2009

our hearts go out to the family. bimbo was truly loved.

Anita Barbour-Norton

May 15, 2009

The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

- numbers 6:24-26

Phyllis may you and your family find comfort in the many wonderful memories that you shared and created with James. And may God help ease and heal your pain in the days and months to come.

Deborah Spiech

May 15, 2009

My heart felt sympathies go to those of you who loved him. My prayers are with each of you.

CHRIS O'BRIEN

May 15, 2009

W.JAMES MARSHALL
MY BROTHER WAS ALWAYS KNOWN TO EVERYONE AS BIMBO. HE WAS A VERY DEAR AND SPECIAL
PERSON, EVERY ONE THAT KNEW HIM ALWAYS HAD A SPECIAL FEELING FOR HIM, HE ALWAYS
MADE YOU LAUGH AND SMILE WHEN REALLY ALL YOU WANTED TO DO WAS CRY, NO ONE COULD TELL STORIES LIKE HE COULD.THREE WEEKS AGO WE BURIED OUR DEAR MOTHER, AND
BEFORE SHE DIED, HER, MYSELF,JAMES,OUR SISTER HELEN AND HIS NEPHEW EDDIE ALL
SPENT HALF THE NIGHT UP WITH OUR MOM IN
A VERY TALKING MOOD. SHE WAS SAYING THINGS THAT WAS OFF THE WALL STUFF;SHE
GOT MAD AT MY BROTHER AND TOLD HIM THAT SHE WAS GOING TO TAN HIS BRITCHES. HE REALLY GOT A KICK OUT OF THAT' THAT WAS THE LAST NIGHT THAT MY MOM REALLY TALKED;BUT HE WAS THERE WITH HER, HE WAS MY MOMS FAVORITE,BUT HE WAS THE ONLY BOY.MY BROTHER WAS ALWAYS MY HERO AND SOMEONE THAT I WAS VERY PROUD OF AND PROUD TO SAY THAT HE IS MY BROTHER.HIS FIRST LOVE WAS HIS FAMILY,AND WOULD ALWAYS DO ANYTHING FOR ANYONE IF HE COULD.HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM AND LOVED HIM. MY TEARS WILL FALL LIKE A RIVER FLOWING, BUT HE WILL BE IN HEAVEN WITH HIS FATHER, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER THAT HE LOVED SO DEAR, SO GOODBYE DEAR BROTHER AND YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER.

May 15, 2009

Our symphathy to Phillis and family . This news was a shock to margaret and I. A well loved man by everyone he came in contact with We will miss him
Bob and Margaret(marshall)Whitworth

Jim & Sharon Satterfield

May 15, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

eddie spell

May 15, 2009

My Uncle James was always a mighty big man, in more ways than just his size. He had a heart of gold and could fill a room with laughter within the first five minutes of his arrival. There will never be many made, the way he was, and his Legacy will be hard to match.
A true hunter, born fisherman and loving soul, he was indeed. Nobody could ever say a bad word about him, or deny that he was an inspiration to look up to.
He will be greatly missed, in the hearts and minds of many!
Now you and Granny don't be catching all of the fish...you hear me?
We all Love you,
Eddie

Mark McClain

May 15, 2009

The Round Man will be dearly missed by many. In my mind there are many fond memories that include Bimbo. He is an individual I looked up to and always had a great amount of respect for. There aren’t many, in this old world that are as decent, honest and fair as Bimbo Marshall.

Bill Dietz

May 15, 2009

My Deepest Symapathy to the Marshall family, although I never met him, I have heard many stories about him from his son Keith who I work with.
Sincerely
Bill and Lisa Dietz

Fred (plowboy) & Terri Walters

May 15, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sharon Wilkins

May 15, 2009

To Bimbo's family know that I will keep all of you in my prayers. Bimbo was a wonderful man and great friend to my family. I'm sure there has been a great reunion in heaven and many deer stories told there. He really liked hunting and instilled sportsmanship at field trials in my children, Amie and Tommy Wilkins. Fox hunting field trials will not be the same without Bimbo as he was always a fair judge. May God be with your family in this time of grief as he has been since I lost my husband, Robert.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.

Ben Marshall

May 15, 2009

I don't know what to say. Bimbo & I weren't close friends, but when our paths did cross he always seemed sincerely happy to see me. People like Bimbo are supposed to live forever. The world has lost a true gentleman!

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