Marshall Lee Smith's Obituary
Marshall Lee Smith 1934 - 2016
Marshall Lee Smith, 82, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away December 14, 2016. Marshall was born in Rome, Ohio to the late Lee Roy and Myrtie Pauline Smith on January 9, 1934. He attended Fairland High School, studied Engineering at Marshall University, and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Marshall married Mary Lou Farris in 1957, and had two children, Gregory Lee and Dee Anna. Marshall started SCC, Inc., in the early 1960's, completing many commercial jobs in the eastern United States, and earning a reputation of integrity in the community. Marshall was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports and the highlight of his day was meeting with friends every morning at McDonalds. Marshall loved to travel, having visited every state in the U.S. Marshall, along with Bernard Edwards, were instrumental in the building of the Ohio University Proctorville Campus, named after his late son, Greg Smith. Marshall was a self made man, having come from very humble beginnings. He loved to help others, and he had a very special way of making everyone feel a part of his family. He loved his Proctorville community, always there to help with his gifts and talents. Along with his parents, Marshall was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou Smith, son Gregory Lee Smith, sister JoAnn Anderson, sisters-in-law Carolyn and Anna Farris, daughter-in-law Suzy Smith Tweel, and special aunt Lillian Faulkner. He is survived by his wife, Susan Smith, daughter Dee Anna(Tim) Rucker of Proctorville; step-daughter Ginger(Matt) Sly and step-son Buddy Marteeny of Georgetown, KY; son-in-law Matt Tweel of Proctorville,Ohio, brother Roy Smith of Dayton, Ohio; brothers-in-law Steven(Anita) Collins of Winchester, KY and Sean(Lauren) Collins of South Haven, MS; grandchildren Kristy(Chris) Olsen of Lenexa, KS, Matt(Marissa) Rucker of Dallas, TX, Sarah Rucker of Kansas City, MO, Cassie Rucker of Huntington, WV, J.C. Tweel of Proctorville, OH, Tucker and Tillman Sly, Brady and Beckham Marteeny of Georgetown, KY; great grandchildren Capri, Heidi, and Jude Olsen of Lenexa, KS, Trevor Rucker of Dallas, TX, and mother-in-law Nancy Collins of Frankfort, KY. Marshall's close friends were George Walters, Gary and Ronnie Whitley. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 4-7p.m. Saturday December 17, 2016 at Ohio University Proctorville Center, Proctorville, Ohio. Following the visitation, at 7 p.m. there will be a Celebration of Life service conducted by Pastor Jason Morris. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory Proctorville, Ohio is assisting family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to Ohio University Proctorville Center, Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department, or the food pantry of your choice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall or ehallfuneralhome.com
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