Robert G. "Bob" Marshall

To join the livestream of Bob's Masonic funeral rites, please select the link below. The livestream will begin approximately 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the service. The ceremony will also be archived for later viewing. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY3OTk3NTE5MjI0MzI5NCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== Robert G. "Bob" Marshall, age 66 years, a resident of rural Cobden, Illinois and a native of Metropolis, passed away Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, at 9:30 AM at his home. Robert was born January 31, 1957 in Metropolis. He was the youngest of three children born to Herbert Edward Marshall and Lois Jean (Nolte) Marshall. On September 5, 1998, Robert was united in marriage to Nancy Ellen (Lamer) Craig at First Baptist Church in Metropolis. She survives. Robert was also survived by: a stepson - Brian (April) Craig of Shiloh, Illinois; two step-grandchildren - Noah Craig and Will Garcia Boyd; two sisters – Janet Mittendorf of Paducah, Kentucky and Carol (Alan) Racey of Vienna, Illinois; an aunt - Dorothy (Jim) Bailey of Godfrey, Illinois; as well as nieces, nephews and a host of many dear friends. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents – Herbert Enos & Jennie (Grammer) Marshall and his maternal grandparents - Herman and Mary (Frazier) Nolte all of Murphysboro, Illinois. Robert was a 1975 graduate of Metropolis Community High School. He spent over 30 years as a boilermaker until his retirement began in 2008. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, Local #40 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky as well as a member of the Metropolis Masonic Lodge, # 91 AF&AM in Metropolis, Illinois. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, canning, and building projects around his home. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Robert was an avid sports fan. He particularly enjoyed watching football and baseball. Robert operated “Marshall Calls” crafting and constructing duck and goose calls, He was also an accomplished pool player and had participated in pool league play through the years. Bob created a signature brand of barbecue sauce “Bob’s BBQ Sauce.” Robert was a member of the Metropolis First Baptist Church. The family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11 AM - 1 PM. Masonic rites will follow at 1 PM. Private inurnment will be held at a later date at Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023 or charity of the donor’s choice.

Robert G. "Bob" Marshall

January 31, 1957 - March 25, 2023