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Robert E.
Marshall, Jr.
Dec 1, 1934 — Nov 6, 2024
Greensboro
Mr. Robert 'Bob' E. Marshall, Jr., 89, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:30 pm at Gate City Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Owens and Pastor Ronnie Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park with Randolph County Honor Guard rendering military honors. Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Idalene Marshall. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Gate City Baptist Church. He loved ice cream and reading Zane Grey westerns. He worked for South Atlantic Bonded Warehouse and the Rucker family over the years. Robert was very involved with the Southern Baptist Men's Association mission group volunteering in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru for more than 20 years building churches. On these mission trips he was in charge of building church pews and altars. He was involved in community activities and was honored by the Sumner Civitan Club as Citizen of the Year, and was a builder of good citizenship. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rose Marshall; sons, Woody Marshall (Barbara) and Joseph Robert Marshall (Wendy); and grandson, Austin Suddreth. He was a father figure to Kim Joseph Smith (Connie). The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:30-1:30 pm at the church before the service.
Saturday
Gate City Baptist Church
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Saturday
Gate City Baptist Church
Starts at 1:30 pm
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