Charles Marsh, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1930 in Surry County to the late Millard and Jenny Brintle Marsh. Charles grew up in White Plains and was often called by the nickname “Jeep” by the older boys in the neighborhood. Eugene the Jeep was a character from the 1936 cartoon Popeye who was recognized as fearless and endlessly adventurous, qualities Charles carried throughout his life. In the late 1940’s Charles went to work in Detroit, Michigan at the Chrysler Corp. Charles served proudly overseas in the US Army during the Korean War. After the war, Charles returned to Surry County and attended Winston Salem Barber School. He was a barber for over 60 years in Winston-Salem, working at College Village, Thruway Barber Shop and Ardmore Barber Shop. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Marsh. Charles is survived by his son, David C. Marsh, his daughter-in-law, Janet M. Marsh and grandson, Stewart M. Marsh. The family appreciates the care Charles received at South Fork and the ICU at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. We would also like to thank the neighbors, family and friends who helped him live independently for years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be made to the Mount Airy Honor Guard VFW 285 Pine Ridge Trail, Pinnacle, NC 27043 with whom Charles served for many years or the Eldora Ruritan Club 2708 Ararat Rd., Ararat, NC 27007 in which he was a proud member.
Charles Marsh, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1930 in Surry County to the late Millard and Jenny Brintle Marsh. Charles grew up in White Plains and was often called by the nickname “Jeep” by the older boys in the neighborhood. Eugene the Jeep was a character from the 1936 cartoon Popeye who was recognized as fearless and endlessly adventurous, qualities Charles carried throughout his life. In the late 1940’s Charles went to work in Detroit, Michigan at the Chrysler Corp. Charles served proudly overseas in the US Army during the Korean War. After the war, Charles returned to Surry County and attended Winston Salem Barber School. He was a barber for over 60 years in Winston-Salem, working at College Village, Thruway Barber Shop and Ardmore Barber Shop. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Marsh. Charles is survived by his son, David C. Marsh, his daughter-in-law, Janet M. Marsh and grandson, Stewart M. Marsh. The family appreciates the care Charles received at South Fork and the ICU at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. We would also like to thank the neighbors, family and friends who helped him live independently for years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be made to the Mount Airy Honor Guard VFW 285 Pine Ridge Trail, Pinnacle, NC 27043 with whom Charles served for many years or the Eldora Ruritan Club 2708 Ararat Rd., Ararat, NC 27007 in which he was a proud member.
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