Arthur Ray Marsh's Obituary
Arthur Ray Marsh passed peacefully from this life early Sunday morning July 25th, 2021, just 29 days before his 91st birthday on August 22nd. After serving in the Navy for nearly 4 years during the Korean War, he worked as an Engineer in the petrol/chemical industry until retirement then as a Lock Smith for many years thereafter. A man of many talents and interests, he enjoyed photography, was an extraordinary carpenter and electrician with futuristic vision. He was a mechanic building 3-wheel car to pull his children and their friends on a sled in the snow. His folding boat and the sailboat he built in his backyard actually floated! He dabbled in glass blowing, stained glass, pottery and welding leaving momentos to friends and family. A true sailor, he loved the ocean choosing to live near the Gulf the majority of his life. The youngest of three sons born to Arthur C. Marsh and Ruth Starbuck-Marsh both deceased, Arthur was preceded in death by his two older brothers, Lester C. Marsh of of Lawrence, KS, and Robert K. Marsh, of Lawrence, KS, the mother of his three children, Joanne E. Marsh of Douglass, KS, and his son Steven J. Marsh, of Houston, TX. His surviving children are daughters Paula R. Torrence (James) of Broken Arrow, OK, and Kathryn E. Robbins (Andy) of Sugarland, TX. He leaves 4 grandchildren, Dani L. (Jason) Woodland, Derek P. Williams, Rebecca R. (Corey) Henry, Caitlyn N. Marsh, and 8 great grandchildren, Addicus E. Williams, Kayden C. Williams, Collin J. Woodland, Beigh L. Woodland, Kaleigha R. Woodland, Ansen J. Woodland, Fynleigh E. Woodland, and Ryatt JR Woodland. Happy Sailing Dad...
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