Marshall P. Blain, Sr.
September 1, 1928 - June 30, 2010

Marshall P. Blain Sr., 81, of Huntington, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2010 by Rev. Eddie Gandy at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary. Marshall was born September 1, 1928 in Pt. Pleasant, WV; the son of the late Roy and Josephine Preston Blain. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Marshall P. “Mark” Blain Jr. and daughter-in-law, Donnie Blain. Mr. Blain was retired as Deputy Fire Chief of the Huntington Fire Department with 36 years of service and was instrumental in starting and training the scuba team for the Huntington Fire Dept. He loved woodworking, playing the trumpet, listening to Big Band music, raising flowers, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors especially Canaan Valley and Kelly’s Island as well as the West Virginia mountains and additionally, he loved watching Marshall University Baseball. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Beulah “Boots” Roberts Blain; a son, David Blain and his wife Marsha of Huntington; three grandchildren, all of whom he loved very much, Courtney and husband Tony Green, Andrew and wife Laura Blain and Amanda Blain; one great-granddaughter, Reagan Green; one sister, Nadine Harrell and one brother, Herbert and his wife Kathleen all of Florida. There will be no visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marshall University Baseball Team C/O Coach Waggoner will be appreciated.