Goethe "Jake" Wilkins Marsh, III
Fike High School Class of 1964

December 20, 1946 - August 29, 2024

Goethe "Jake" Wilkins Marsh III, 77, of Mooresville passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1946, in Wilson, NC to the late Goethe Wilkins Marsh II and Margaret Daniel Marsh.

Jake enjoyed shooting, scuba diving and was very passionate about flying and boating. He was extremely detail oriented, giving, generous, and witty. He never met a stranger and had an infectious smile. He loved his family and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Jack.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Britt Dillon Marsh; sons, Nathan Marsh (Laura), Butch Marsh (Nancy); stepdaughter, McKenzie Wilson; sister, Louise Pariser; grandson, Benjamin "Benny" Marsh and a multitude of friends and family.

The family will hold a private celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ALS Association of NC www.als.org ; Paralyzed Veterans of America www.pva.org.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville is proudly serving the Marsh family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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