Welby A. “JR” Marsh, Jr., age 73 of Charlestown, WV, formerly of Brandywine, WV, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Marsh was born in Washington, DC on March 1, 1936, the son of the late Welby Adolph Marsh, Sr. and Belle Eleanor Hutchison Marsh. Welby married Mary Ann Louise Parker, whom preceded him in death on September 4, 2007. He retired as a sanitation engineer for Peer's Sanitation in Brandywine and was a Catholic.
Mr. Marsh is survived by: 6 Daughters, Cheryl Johnson and Husband Tim, Brandywine, WV, Donna Long and Husband Rich, Rawley Springs, WV, Teresa Shanholtz and Companion Paul Wallander, Bridgewater, VA, Robbin Spalding and Husband Richard, Charlestown, WV, Tina Houser and Husband Steve, Shepardstown, WV, Wendy Marsh and Companion John Roberts Jr., Brandywine, WV; a Step Daughter, Victoria Schweigert and Husband Greg, New Berry, Park, CA; 1 Brother, Edward Marsh, Mechanicsville, MD; 19 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Welby was preceded in death by a Granddaughter, Zoe Barker; a Brother, Butch Clarkson and a Sister, Jo Ann Marsh.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home, Franklin, WV. Rev. Father Mario R. Claro will conduct funeral services on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Brandywine, WV. Memorials may be made to Panhandle Home Health Industries, 208 Old Mill Road Martinsburg, WV 25401, or Pendleton Senior and Family Services, Franklin, WV.
FROM THE FAMILY OF JAMES BROWN, WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF JR. WE WILL MISS HIM DEARLY, WE ONLY GOT TO KNOW HIM FOR A SHORT TIME WHEN HE WAS OUR FATHERS ROOMMATE IN H'BURG REHAB. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!
THE JAMES BROWN FAMILY
DON & SYLVIA HALL
You will be missed
Victoria (Vikki) Schweigert 2009-09-17 09:14:14
Though I was not able to be there to grieve with my sister due to such short notice, my heart goes out to all who knew this wonderful father of mine and are feeling the pain of his loss. I will cherish every memory I have and hold them all close to my heart. JR was a man of many talents from his drawings to his craftsmanship. The man could make what he saw in his mind come to life whether it be on paper or carved out of wood. I think back to the first fish I caught with him, to crabbing in Maryland with him in the summer time. Anyone who knew JR, knew that the man could tell his stories (and he had LOTS of them too). I remember spending hours just sitting on the front porch with him and listening to his stories (he would even have some pictures to back them up). As a child, I remember him making us feel safe during the lightning storms and just keeping our minds occupied when we would have hail storms (being from Californ...
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Anonymous 2009-09-18 11:19:50
(being from California, these kinds of storms could be and were very frightening). I feel very blessed that my husband Greg got the opportunity to meet this amazing sole and just recently was able to hear him tell me he loved me one last time. He was the love of my Moms life; may they finally rest in peace together, for all of eternity.
A letter for my Uncle
Barbara (Clarkson) Eubanks 2009-09-20 12:31:00
Uncle Jr..Uncle Jr.. thank you soo much for being a part of my life!! You taught me soo much!! I enjoyed your woodworks and the sconces you made me. I still have them on my wall. I loved that you always treated me like a daughter. You always helped me with my car and my dad too.. Thank you for all the fond memories on the dam, and taking me out fishing to your favorite spot on the mountain. Thank you for always having me at your homes in Brandywine, Camp Springs and Marlboro Meadows too. I felt like I lived more with you guys than my own house. I had so much fun working with you & Mary at the Car Repo place too. You just touched my life soo much. I loved my summers with your family! I am so lucky that you were always a part of my life! I enjoyed your company, just calling to say hello or asking for advice on life decisions, you were always there! I feel very blessed to have had you in my life! Thank you for taking
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Barbara (Clarkson) Eubanks 2009-09-20 12:33:55
Thank you for taking time and including me and my family. I loved to watch you stare at Mary and see all that love in your eyes..it pulled at my heart. Your love was outpouring in everything you did.!
To all my cousins I wish I could have been there. Your daddy was awesome. I will miss him soo much!! With heartfelt love Barbara (Clarkson) Eubanks. 410.257.3345 home
missing you daddy
tina marsh 2009-09-20 17:05:49
Daddy oh I miss you,daddy it felt so good to have u down here with me and Robbin I really enjoyed you here.Im so glad that u got to eat crabs as much as u enjoyed them u got to eat them u loved going fishing and crabbing.Daddy I wished I knew u liked the other girls did, I never got that chance the stories that I hear Im so pround that u are our daddy.The other day I saw your pictures and daddy you are a very hansome man.You might of thought that u was a bother to us but to let u know we was honored to have u down here so my children and grandchildren got to know their grandaddy.I miss coming around the corner of the house and seeing u their with a smile and u saying hey baby.Daddy I can see maw and Zoe running with a great big smile on their face please take Zoe fishing for me like u did we was little girls.Daddy u really did like taking us girls fishing when we was little .Daddy give Zoe a GREAT BIG HUG AND A GREAT BIG KISS
God blessed me the greatest Dad
Donna Long 2009-09-20 18:44:48
Dad, you didn't have to love me or be the Dad you were to me, but you did and you were. I was around 3 when we meant each other for the first time and as you would say it, it was love at first sight. All the years growing up you always made me feel loved even tho I wasn't your real daughter. I'll always remember the times toghter fishing,going to the beach, boat riding,catching grabs and going to the
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Donna Long 2009-09-20 19:02:47
Turkey Shoots. You did so much with all us girls. You would westle with us, tickle us,so you could hear us laugh.You loved animals I always remember the dogs, cats, squirrels,rabbits and fish we had.You always seem to know what made us happy. I believe you were a kid at heart. I could go on and on about how wonderful a Dad you were.I thank you for always loving me and mymy sisters through everthing and sorry if we may have made you grazy at times.I'll miss you and I thank God for the memories and the years I had with you. Always in my heart, Your Oldest
Washington, DC on March 1, 1936, the son of the late Welby Adolph Marsh, Sr. and Belle Eleanor Hutchison Marsh. Welby married Mary Ann Louise Parker, whom preceded him in death on September 4, 2007. He retired as a sanitation engineer for Peer's Sanitation in Brandywine and was a Catholic.