Marshall Nelson Williams, Sr. of Wallace, NC passed away Tuesday afternoon at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC with his family by his side. He was 64 years old. Born July 19, 1959, in Burgaw, he was the son of the late J.C. and Linda Bell Williams.

A beloved follower of Jesus Christ, Marshall spent much of his time reading the Bible and praying for his family and friends. His self-professed greatest treasures in life were his children and grandchildren who he filled with laughter and love almost nonstop. A lifelong hobby and temporary career, Marshall was an avid golfer from a young age and competed professionally throughout the state and region. Effortlessly funny and full of spontaneity, Marshall could never sit still and instead embraced everything life had to offer through scenic drives, talks with friends and trips to the mountains and beach. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, Marshall was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie. He is survived by his son, Marshall Jr. and wife, Sara Hope, of Hoschton, GA; his daughter, Anna Williams Biggs and husband, Daniel, of Las Vegas, NV; his grandson, Wyatt and granddaughter, Clara Mae, of Hoschton, GA; brother, Mike, of Wallace, NC; and niece, Layla Daughhetee and husband, Seth, of Loveland, CO.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon at Padgett Funeral and Cremation Services in Wallace, NC. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at 12 p.m.