In Memory
Philip J. Marsh
PHILIP JACKSON MARSH, age 65 of Las Vegas, NV (formerly of Lakewood and Rocky River, OH) passed away Oct. 30th, 2015 at his home. Phil is a U.S. Navy veteran, and worked in the commerical construction industry for many years. He is survived by sons, Greg Marsh and Chris Marsh of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren Jayden Marsh and Genevieve Petersen; sisters Salli Marsh and Lynn (Marsh) Harvey of Cincinnati, OH and brother George Marsh of South Bend, IN; and nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents Leonard and Sally (Jackson) Marsh of Rocky River, OH. A memorial service was held in Las Vegas. Published in The Plain Dealer from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2015.
James Pruitt
I was fortunate to be one of Phil's friends. Not because our lives followed similar paths or we stayed in touch through life. They didn't and we didn't. But Phil was the unabridged definition of a friend. No matter how small, Phil followed through on a commitment. Need help? Just ask Phil. Headed overseas? Phil would get the group together for the send off. Don't worry about the wife and child while your gone, Phill would check in periodically to be sure they were ok. Phil would even stop by the parents with a word of support, Lose a parent in an accident? Phil was there at the visitation with a memory and word of encouragement.
We last spoke at the 20th reunion, but more often than not, Phil was the example of how friends should treat friends heard by the grandkids. Phil even provided the funny lead-in to make the life discussion memorable. Phil would probaby have said, " JP, you must have better examples." But he'd be wrong. Rest in peace friend.