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Richard J. Marsh, owned Lewes gas station

December 13, 2017

Richard J. Marsh, 93, of Rehoboth and Lewes, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Lewes.

 He was born June 4, 1924, in Lewes, a son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Joseph) Marsh.

Mr. Marsh was the owner of Marsh's Getty Station outside of Lewes for many years.

During World War II, he served in the Merchant Marines transporting troops and war material.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Lib" Marsh; and a son, Richard J. Marsh Jr.

Richard is survived by a son, Sam Marsh and his wife Linda; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Marsh and her husband Charlie; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at noon, in the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the Conley's Chapel Cemetery near Angola.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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