Kenneth Ritchie Marshall
May 23, 1949 – February 14, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Ritchie Marshall, age 73, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on February 14, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on May 23, 1949, at the United States Air Force Station Hospital, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. to his parents, Robert Douthat Marshall and Audrey Ritchie Smith Marshall.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Susan Ellis Marshall; his sons, Stephen Ashley Marshall (Terah Schamberg) and Stuart Ryan Marshall (Steffany Strain); his brother, Bruce Lambert Marshall (Luvie); his sister, Patricia Marshall Seabolt (Lance); his nephews, Christopher George Marshall, Robert Ambler Marshall, Sean David Seabolt; and his niece, Shaina Leigh Seabolt.
Ken attended Florida State University, ROTC, graduating in 1971, with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Finance. He served in the United States Air Force at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina in the Auditor General Office 1971-1973.
In addition to other sales positions, he served as a technical sales representative for the Boiler Systems Division of Tate Engineering for more than 20 years.
He was a member of Winfree Memorial Baptist Church in Midlothian where he enjoyed serving as an usher for many years giving handshakes and hugs welcoming all who entered. He was a member of the Agape Sunday School Class for which he had great affection enjoying the “give and take” of Bible study.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, March 31 at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary at Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, 13617 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Winfree Memorial Baptist Church or your desired charity.
His wit and sense of humor were one of a kind. He will be missed
Ken was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend. He always made me laugh in any situation! I will always cherish special memories of my big brother!
I have fond memories of Ken’s sense of humor. I so enjoyed seeing that this past Christmas at ourSunday School gathering for Susan’s class. So much fun to see him as I have known him in the past. So grateful for your family….
Got to know Ken while serving as an usher and being in Bible study together. He was a wonderful man. He knew I suffered with back and leg pain and one day he came up to me and said Nick , you eat a lot of red meat don’t you. I said yes Ken I eat quite a bit. He then told me that was the cause of my problems and to stop eating meat. I will never forget it because he was so serious when he said it. Just a good memory, rest in peace my friend.
Like typical brothers, Ken and I grew up very competitive with each other in sports, and often differed greatly in our philosophy and politics. Yet, our mutual love and respect was constant.
Ken was a friend to everyone he met. He will be remembered and sorely missed. May your soul rest in peace with God.