John Wilton

Mr. John Wilton Marsh age 85, of Starke passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Parkside Assisted Living Facility in Starke. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia October 18, 1928 to the late Oscar W. and Louise (Trammel) Marsh, and had served in the United States Air force. Mr. Marsh had first retired from the Miami Beach area where he was a Firefighter which was followed by his moving to Alachua in 1976 where he later retired again, this time as Safety Director from Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was a member of the St. Madeleine Catholic Church in High Springs, Knights of Columbus, Alachua Lions Club, and AARP Insurance. Mr. Marsh was also a pilot and enjoyed playing with radio controlled airplanes. His wife of 52 years Barbara and their two sons Jeffery and Gregory had preceded him in death. Survivors are his two daughters, Joanna Marsh of St. Augustine and Sharon Pierce, her husband Richard of Seattle, Washington, one granddaughter Sherry and one great granddaughter. There are no scheduled services at this time. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Parkside Assisted Living Facility, 329 Church Street, Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide