James Harold Marshall, 88, of Spencer, WV passed away at home May 14, 2025.  He was born on September 29, 1936 in Liverpool, WV, to the late Harold and Jean Curry Marshall.  He was also preceded in death by siblings;  Margaret Sturm, Dotty Banks, Shirley June Watson and step-great grandson, Silas Rhodes.
He is survived by loving wife of 64 years, Mary Marjorie Rowh  Marshall and 5 children, Jennifer (George)McQuain, Kelly Marshall, April Marshall and Warren Starcher, Brett and Brenda Marshall, Tina and Chris Mealey; Grandchildren, Curry (Katie) Marshall, Kristin (Curtis) Burdette, Lee McQuain, Brooke(Ethan) Starcher, Lauren (Adam) Gandee, Madison (Jeremiah) Prater, Wesley(Mackenzie) Mealey, Carson Mealey,and Paige Mealey; step-grandchildren, Joni (Jon) Larrison, Julie(Denny)Rhodes; great-grandchildren, Adelynn, Lacey, and Kash Marshall, Jaxon Shreve, Raylan and Raegan Starcher, Ryland and Elijah Prater, Landon and Aleeya Burdette; step-great grandchildren, Bailey, Aubree, Easton, Koen, Bennett and Hudson Larrison, Bella, Sutton, and Sawyer Rhodes.  Also, many nieces and nephews.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1955.  He retired from Century Aluminum(formerly Kaiser Aluminum).He was active in the WV-Roane County Farm Bureau, where he served as a director. His passion in life was farming.
He was a member of Gilboa Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Trustee over the years.  He also served in the Army National Guard.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May, 18, 2025, at the Gilboa Baptist Church,  from 4-8p.m.  A service and Celebration of Life will be held, Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11 a.m with Pastor Larry Greathouse officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in his name to the St. Jude's Childrens Research or Roane County Farm Bureau.
Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.