James "Jack" Kenlock Marsh, Jr.

James "Jack" K. Marsh Jr., 82 passed away January 7, 2015 at his home in Cordova, TN. He led a very full and rewarding life full of many adventures, hobbies and interest. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War, he retired from his military career with the West Tennessee Air National Guard at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, after serving his county admirably. His service in the Air Force was from October 16, 1950 until October 30, 1992. He was a former South Memphis Golden Gloves Champion, known as "Jolting Jack Marsh", and avid coin collector, a member of the Memphis Coin Club, played softball for the Memphis Rodders, and had a passion for motorcycle riding exploring many areas of our country. In addition Mr. Marsh was a very talented painter and artist, one of his main interest in painting was the art on aircraft. As the restoration of the Memphis Belle was completed, he was called on to paint the famous markings of the B-17 bomber; painted Lisa Marie Presley's golf cart with its custom lettering. He also enjoyed bop dancing, was a former member of Whitehaven Jaycee's, Carnival of Memphis Royalty and Grand Krewe of Ptah. He loved life and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife, Marti McCool Marsh, daughters, Jeri Suedekum, Amy (Rob) McCrady, Ashley (Josh) Lax; one son, Jay Marsh; grandchildren, Heidi Suedekum (Michael) Graham, Allison McCrady, Evan McCrady, Lathon Lax and Shelby Lax, one great-granddaughter, Ellie Marie Graham; and one sister, Carolyn Marsh Howard, many nephews and host of friends, both professional and personal. Funeral services for Mr. Marsh will be held Friday, January 16, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to service time at Memphis Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, with full military honors.