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Marshall Dale Spaits 91 of Athens, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at his residence.
Graveside Service will be Friday September 10, 2021 at 11AM at Roselawn Cemetery with Military Honors with Gerome Hilliard officiating, No visitation is planned.
He was born April 30, 1930 in Atlanta, IL, and a member of First Baptist Church in Athens, He was a Korean US Army Veteran and a retired truck driver.
He is survived by Daughter: Julia Gardner Wales of Athens, Grandson: Jeremy (Kerrie) Wales of Athens, Great Granddaughter: Delaney Wales, Great Grandson: Logan Wales, Nephew: Jeff Gilbert, Nieces: Susan Stumpf,and Janet Gough. He was preceded in death by: Parents: Ruben and Ella Mae Spaits, Wife: Virginia (Lady Bug) Spaits, Brother: Marvin Spaits, and Sister: Fonda Wallen.In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Athens Animal Shelter.
The family has requested that MASK be worn at the Graveside Service.
