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Brian Marshall Obituary

Brian left us without warning on Sunday, 7/26/2020 while working at Edgewood Country Club. Our lives will never be the same without him. A diehard Ohio sports fan (Browns, Indians and Buckeyes), Brian spent the last five years of his life living in Pittsburgh. He had a great time talking sports with those Steeler fans. He would have followed his wife to the ends of the earth, and he often told her that following her to Pittsburgh felt like that was where they landed. Wherever their travels have taken them, Brian has established a close network of friends. Brian, the youngest of three sons, was born in Canton, Ohio to Helen Jean Deibel Marshall while his father Donald Paul Marshall was in the Navy. Eventually the family settled in Richfield, Ohio where Brian went to and graduated from Revere High School and where he met his wife of 32 years. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Don. He leaves behind, his wife, Heidi Butler Marshall; daughter, Emily Marshall and son, Brent Marshall. He also leaves his mother, Helen Marshall; brothers, Jeff (Mary Jo) Marshall and Dan (Michelle) Marshall; nephews, Ben, Alex, Adam and Tyler, and nieces, Sarah, Rachel, Ellie and Kari. He was a big brother to Heidi's siblings, Jim (Elisa), Kristen (Brad), Katie (Dave) and Jason. He was considered a son by his in-laws, Jim and Kitty Butler. Calling hours will be held on Saturday August 1, 2020 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. A Memorial and Masonic Service will follow at 5 p.m., Meridian Sun Lodge #69 F&AM officiating. Masks are required and proper social distancing will be observed in the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled later. To share a Memory, Send a Condolence, or Light a Candle, visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jul. 30, 2020.

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John Spicer

August 1, 2020

Heidi, my deepest sympathy, so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you.

Veronica Ambers

July 31, 2020

My heart and prayers are with you and your family.

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Melissa Wicinski

July 31, 2020

There are so many wonderful things to say about Brian. He always made us laugh. He always made us feel like what we were talking about was important. He always made us feel like family. We were blessed to have known such an amazing person that was devoted to his family and cherished life to the fullest. He made everything seem so simple and easy. We are so sorry and devastated that he is gone. We are here for all of you and will remember him dearly. Much love, The Wicinski Family

Bruce and Karen Echelberry

July 30, 2020

Heidi we are so sorry to hear about Brian. God must have needed another angel Brian was always respectful to us. And always treated us like family. We know how you are feeling at this time Karen and I have both lost brothers and sisters in the past years. You and your family will be in our prayers.

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Kirsten M Swan

July 30, 2020

Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. The Swan family.

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July 30, 2020

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