Walter (Sonny) A. Marshall

Walter A. (Sonny) Marshall, 81, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2017.  He was a U. S. Navy veteran, a retired manager with Food Lion and a member of First Christian Church of Charlottesville.

He is survived by his wife:  Evelyn Crain Marshall; children:  James H. (Candice) Marshall of Madison Heights, Debra M. (Melvin) Wright of Madison Heights, Susan L. Tyree of Amherst; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his beloved brother-in-law, Harry Smith, a sister-in-law, Nancy Marshall, his precious aunt, Virgie Blakely, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter L. & Dennett W. Marshall;  his first wife, Thelma Joyce Marshall; sons:  David W. Marshall and Michael L. Marshall;  brother:  Robert F. (Bob) Marshall; sister: Doris M. Smith.

Services will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg at 11:00 a.m.  Friday, July 21, 2017.  Interment with military honors will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.   The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.  To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.