Ernie Ray Marshall, 62, of Christiansburg, born May 5, 1951 passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC, when the heavens opened up after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. Ernie loved the outdoors and was always checking on his trees. He was a friend to everyone he met and took every opportunity to help those in need. He always had a story or a joke to tell. He especially loved being at the family's home in North Myrtle Beach, which he designed and re-built. He walked the beach or biked every day and spent many happy hours on his boat while fishing. He took delight in being featured in a You-Tube video entitled "Myrtle Beach - Call Me Maybe". When he was at home in Christiansburg, he loved planting trees and having a garden. He sold Christmas trees at his store in Christiansburg and gave away wreaths and poinsettias to many, many patrons. He was born in Radford on May 5, 1951 a son of the late, Quinton and Sadie Phillips Marshall and he was also preceded in death by a brother, Perry Marshall, and grandparents, Everett and Maretha Marshall. Ernie was a graduate of Dublin High School class of 1970 and New River Community College. He was a prominent and brilliant businessman and always had visions for the future. He was the owner of Marshall Nurseries, L&L Wholesale Nursery, J&E Inc., Marshall Rentals and Riner Farms. He was a member of Virginia Finest Association, American Nurserymen Association and the PTA. His trees were featured in the movie Dirty Dancing and the TV Show, Home Improvement. Ernie donated the the Bi-Centennial tree that stands in the center of the square in Christiansburg. He was a member of the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church and an active member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Radford, serving as an usher and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He built the church rectory and made a number of other contributions to the church. He will be remembered with love by his St. Judes's Church family, his Crescent Beach Family, Caregivers and many friends who supported him through his illness. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Poniatowski Marshall, to whom he married on August 10, 1974 in New Jersey. He was the love of her life, her best friend, and her soul mate. Ernie will be sadly missed. There are but three things that last, Faith, Hope and Love, but the greatest of these is Love. He was the proud father of Luke Branden and Lance Ryan Marshall. He always supported them and took pride in their accomplishments. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Angie and Wayne Hall; sister-in-law and husband. June and Burke Harrell and his nephews, aunts, uncles, many cousins and other relatives and friends Funeral services will be held Friday July 19,2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Jude Catholic Church in Radford with Father Jarek Nowacki officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Jude's Catholic Church, 1740 Tyler Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073 in his memory and also plant a tree in remembrance of Ernie. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until the time of the service on Friday July 19, 2013 at St. Jude's Catholic Church. The Marshall family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Visitation Friday, July 19, 2013 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Jude Catholic Church 1740 Tyler Road Radford,VA 24141 Funeral Friday, July 19, 2013 11:00 AM St. Jude Catholic Church 1740 Tyler Road Radford,VA 24141 Burial Friday, July 19, 2013 Sunrise Burial Park 7228 Round House Street Fairlawn,VA 24141