Marshall Elijah “M.E.” Cash, age 82, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Mr. Cash was born on December 23, 1940, in Stephens County, Georgia, to the late George Bush and Zelma Brady Cash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dean Mitchell Cash.
Mr. Cash was a United States Coast Guard Veteran. He had retired from Georgia Power with 38 years of loyal service. He was also Co-Owner of Cash’s Greenhouse. Mr. Cash also served as a Deacon at Hillside Baptist Church. Marshall was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying his time outdoors. He was also a member of the Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Marshall will be remembered as a “Jack of all trades.” He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Marshall was known as “Papa” to his grandchildren and “Grand Papa” to his great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Janie Delories Cash, of Demorest; daughter, Cheryl Cash, of Corsica, SD; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and David Masters, of Gainesville; granddaughters, Daniele Pointer and her husband, Alex; and their two children, Isabella and Brooklin; Brittany Loggins, and her husband, Jonathan; and their three children, Jordan, Kylie, Karlie; and brother, Lynwood Gary Cash, of Tiger.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Whitfield Funeral Homes, South Chapel, with Rev. Larry Free and Rev. David Masters officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the United States Coast Guard and the Grant Reeves Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
