Bernard Kay Marshall

Bernard Kay Marshall, 86, of Kenova, WV passed away at his home on Friday, April 21st, 2023. Visitation will be at Reger Funeral Home & Crematory Ceredo-Kenova Chapel on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 6 to 8 pm and on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11 am until service time at the Reger Funeral Home Ceredo-Kenova Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at noon, at the Reger Funeral Home Ceredo-Kenova Chapel by evangelist Wyn Baker. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova.  He was born October 21, 1936 in rural Wayne County and was the second oldest of ten children.  Bernard is survived by Gwen, his wife of 64 years; a daughter, Rena (Barry) Burgess, with granddaughter Brooke Burgess, and two step- grandchildren, Blake (Raquel) Burgess, and Lindsey (Jake) Wellman, along with 6 great grandchildren; a son, Bernard K (Kelley) Marshall Jr, with three grandchildren, Zach, Austin and Shannon Marshall.  He is also survived by one sister, Louise (Danny) Simmons; five brothers Frank, Tommy (Mickie), Roger (Dina), Randy (Linda), and Tony (Sue); brother in law Paul Dobbins; and three sisters in law, Betty Marshall, Cathy Marshall, and Molly Barr. Bernard is also survived by two of his mother’s sisters, Ruby (Napier) Watts, and Elsie (Napier) Dean.  Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Pearl (Napier) Marshall; a sister Arbutus Dobbins; two brothers, Paul and Benny Marshall; and sister-in-law Sandy Marshall.

Bernard was a 1957 graduate of Buffalo High School where he was an active member and president of the FFA. Bernard worked at Sears for 27 years as a salesman in the lawn and garden department. He loved the outdoors and was often seen around Buffalo Creek farming and gardening over the last 60 years. He enjoyed a variety of horses and enjoyed both riding and working them in harness. He loved the community and enjoyed helping all he could. His gift of telling stories will be missed by all who knew him. Although health issues prevented farming in later years, he continued to enjoy driving around the farm on his tractor or side-by-side and working on walking sticks that he gave to friends and family.  The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital, ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Hospice of Huntington for their great care of our father over the past 3 months.  Pall Bearers will be Gary Jeffers, Zach Marshall, Austin Marshall, Randy Marshall, Tom Marshall, and Jeff Maddox.  Condolences may be made at www.regerfh.com.