Marshall Dennis Abshire, 70, of Dunbar passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014.
He was born in Ashford on November 23, 1943 to the late Cecil E. Abshire and Helena Hughes.
In addition to his parents, Marshall was preceded in death by his wife, Kelly Bailey Abshire; and his brother, Billy Ray Abshire.
He is survived by his daughter, Sara Bailey of Pittsbugh, Pa.; granddaughter, Evelyn Kelly Phillips of Pittsburgh, Pa; brothers, Joe E (Regina) Abshire of Dunbar, J Michael (Debbie) Abshire of Ocklawaha, Fla; half-brother, Alan Abshire of Fla.; half-sister, Peggy (Bobby) Little of Ashford; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Marshall proudly served in the U.S. Army and was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of Dunbar Church of Christ. He retired from the Black & Decker Service Center with nearly 40 years of service.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 25 at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar with Minister Donnie Chapman officiating.
Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.