William L. (Bill) Marsh, age 87, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Hospice of Cleveland County.

Bill was born in Peachland, NC, to the late Romulus Luther Marsh and Lillian Laughinghouse Marsh and was raised in Marshville, NC.

Bill graduated from Marshville High School and earned his Pharmacy Degree from UNC Chapel Hill in 1958 where he was a proud member of the Carolina Marching Band. In 1961, he married Josephine (Jo) Campbell and they moved to Shelby in 1964. Bill worked as a pharmacist for 60 years and owned Community Pharmacy for 20 years prior to his retirement in 2001. Bill grew up on a dairy farm where as a young boy he especially loved his cows and affectionately gave them all names. He served in the Army National Guard from 1958-1964.

Bill was a longtime member of Central United Methodist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir and directing the Joyful Noisemakers. He was a talented musician and was a member of the orchestra at Gardner Webb University, Isothermal Community College and Rutherford College. Many will remember Bill as an avid fan of UNC football and basketball, a member of the UNC Rams Club, and the UNC Education Foundation. He especially enjoyed his and Jo's weekly Wednesday lunch dates with their friends for over 20 years. Bill and Jo shared a love for traveling. They have remarkably visited all 50 states and many foreign countries.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jo Marsh, son Preston Marsh (Donna) and daughters Ruth Blackwood (Tom) and Beth Bloom. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren Evan Marsh and Mikaela Blackwood.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Central United Methodist Church of Shelby with Rev. Tammy Bass officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Central United Methodist Operation Fund: 200 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150 or online at https://cumcshelby.org/give

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com