Bill Marshall

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Bill Marshall, 86, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home.

Bill was born in Moark, Arkansas to James and Anna Elder Marshall. He was a retired railroad engineer with St. Louis Terminal and Chicago Northwestern. Bill was a Mason and a Shriner, the past Master of Maplewood Lodge #264 and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a history buff and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Marshall; son-in-law, Bob Duggin; great- grandson, Brian Minear; two sisters, Bonnie Siar and Lola Jines; and one brother, James Marshall.

Bill leaves two children, Rev. John Marshall and his wife Elizabeth of Grant Park, Illinois and Judy Duggin of Gosnell; six grandchildren, Brenda Thompson, Tammy Langley, Bobbie Fikes, Robbie Duggin, Jeremy Marshall and Justin Marshall; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 19th at 10:30 a.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Marshall and Rev. Jerome Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time at Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.