John "Johnny Red" Marshall

JOHN "JOHNNY RED" MARSHALL, 56, of Kingsport, passed away following an extended illness Friday, May 6, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he was the son of the late Blufferd and Lois Rowe Marshall. When health allowed, Johnny enjoyed fishing, being an avid Tennessee Vols fan, but his favorite past time was spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, of the home; two daughters, Amanda Lane and husband Jeremiah and Ashley Kimbler and husband Paul; two sons, Chris Widener and Josh Widener and wife Ashely; 10 grandchildren, Austin, Leighann, Caroline, Madison, Christopher, Emma, Ashlyn, Jacob, Titan, and Blakeleigh; two sisters, Wanda Bishop and husband, Dennis and Carolyn Carroll and husband Roy; two brothers, Bobby Marshall and wife Debby and David Marshall and wife Helen, all of Kingsport; three sisters-in-law, Clara Brooks, Wilma Widener, and Thelma Widener; brother-in-law, Bob Widener; several nieces and nephews and special friends at KHRA. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his friends at Fresenius Kidney Care, Allendale for all of their care and compassion. The family requests that everyone attending please dress in your Tennessee Vols best. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Osborne, Larry Jeffers, Terry Cunningham, and Terry Lane. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, May, 11, 2016, 5-7:00pm at Carter-Trent Funeral Home Chapel, Kingsport. A memorial service will immediately follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Brian Capps officiating.