Robert P. "Bobby" Marshall

Franklin, NC - Robert P. "Bobby" Marshall, age 74, of Marshall Cove Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 at an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Alamance County, NC, the son of the late George Dewey " Buck" and Nellie Maude Womack Marshall. He was a Veteran of the US Army and was a member of the Franklin VFW Post #7339. He was a meat cutter for Bryson Food Store and was a member of Union United Methodist Church and attended Newfound Baptist Church. Mr. Marshall enoyed repairing TV’s and watching baseball.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Edith Kraus Marshall; one daughter, Donyela McCall and her husband, Mike of Cashiers, NC; one son, Ralph Marshall of Franklin, NC; one sister, Deweyetta Nealis and Daryl of Hampton, GA; five grandchildren, Justin Hicks, Joseph Marshall, Jamie McConnell, Jackie Marshall and Patricia McCall; one great-grandson, Colby James McConnell; two nephews, Bobbie Nealis and Rusty Nealis; one niece, Leisa Phillips.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 25 at 1:00 PM at Prentiss Church of God with Rev. Tim Hayes and S.J. Waters officiating. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and the American Legion Post #108 will conduct full military services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prentiss Church of God, 59 Church Hill Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.