Mr. Jerry Carson Marsh, age 70 of Burlington, North Carolina transitioned into eternal rest Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his residence.
Jerry Carson Marsh, son of the late Jerry Pete Marsh and Dorothy Brewer was born on January 28,1951. Peacefully, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, he gained his wings.
Jerry was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He believed in being honest and holding people to their word. If he said he was going to do something, he always did. He loved spending time with his family and telling old stories even if you had heard them 1000 times over.
Jerry graduated from Horton High where he played football. Later he became the first African American firefighter in Chatham County. Jerry loved driving trucks and had a real passion for race cars.
Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother Billy Marsh, and sisters Peggy Marsh, and Mary Harris.
Jerry leaves to cherish fond memories to his two children Christopher Andre’ Farrar (Shonda) of Pittsboro, NC and Renardo Rodrigus Alston (Angela) of Burlington, NC, a sister, Pearl Cheek (Raleigh), and two brothers; Don Marsh (Gloria) of Burlington, NC and Tony Marsh of Pittsboro, NC. He loved and enjoyed his seven grandchildren along with all his nieces and nephews, a special niece and nephew; Lawanda Briscoe and Alex Briscoe, along with their four children.
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