Clifford Marshall Sr.

May 12, 1945 - July 9, 2019

CLIFF MARSHALL Clifford Eugene Marshall, Sr., age 74, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home. He was born May 12, 1945 in Riverside, California, a son of William T. and Ledorah W. (Jones) Marshall. On October 13, 2007 in Versailles, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Becky Lynn Kays. Together they shared the past eleven years. Cliff was raised and lived many years in Clarksburg, Missouri. He served his country proudly in the United States Army as a tunnel rat during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged and a Purple Heart recipient. He lived in various places before settling in Versailles, Missouri where he owned and operated Skeeters Restaurant and Bar. In his retirement, he enjoyed farming. He was a member of the American Legion of Versailles and was of the Baptist faith. Cliff’s passion was restoring old cars. Survivors include his wife, Becky Marshall of the home; nine children, Clifford Marshall, Jr. of Carson City, Nevada, Kenny Marshall and wife Sandi of Stagecoach, Nevada, Angela Ballard of Tacoma, Washington, Trinah Marshall of Versailles, Missouri, Cade Marshall and wife Amanda of Orting, Washington, Jordan Marsillo of Kansas City, Missouri, Scott Sizer of Troy, Missouri, Nicole Blackwood and husband Joe of Stover, Missouri and Erin Smith and husband Darren of Versailles, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his siblings, Tommy Marshall of Bakersfield, California and Lelah Harmon of Tennessee and a host of other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Chris Marshall; an infant son, Eddie Marshall and a grandson, Josh Marshall. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Inurnment with full military honors will follow in Akinsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.