Craig Marsh of Callahan, Fla. died April 18, 2018 at the age of 89.
Craig was born in Portal, Ga. on January 11, 1929 as the youngest of four children. Upon graduation from Georgia Teachers College, now Georgia Southern University, in 1950, he and his wife, Sue, taught school in Brooklet, Ga, for two years. In 1952, he moved to Callahan to own and operate a Gulf service station for 17 years. He returned to education after earning a master’s degree from the University of Florida, serving as an administrator and then as a four-term superintendent of schools for Nassau County. He retired in 1993 to devote more time to his family and pursue his lifelong love of hunting. Craig was a Christian and a member and deacon at First Baptist Church Callahan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harville Marsh; mother, Eunice Smith Marsh; brother, George Marsh; sister, Betty Shuman; and granddaughter, Amanda Marsh Caron.
Craig is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sue Bailey Burks Marsh; sons, Barry of Callahan and Ed (Sharon) of Griffin, Ga.; grandchildren, Michelle Marsh Adams, Justin Marsh, and Caroline Marsh; great-grandchildren, Destini Brock, Faith Hanscom, Taylee Marsh, and Storm Adams; great-great-granddaughter, Harlee Brock; sister, Peggy Weatherford of Twin City, Ga.
A viewing was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 in the Nassau Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was held at First Baptist Church Callahan at 11 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2018 with Pastor Lynn Hyatt officiating. Interment followed in Jones Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.nassaufh.com.
Nassau Funeral Home