Rev. Dr. Marshall Tribble

Rev. Dr. Marshall Kelly Tribble, Sr., age 76, of 201 Fisher Road, Honea Path, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at his residence.  Born in Oglethorpe County, GA, he was the son of the late James Whaley Tribble, Sr. and the late Hattye Smith Tribble.  

Following his graduation from Elbert County, GA, High School, he earned his BA Degree from Mercer University, M. Div. Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Ed. Degree and Doctor of Education Degree both from the University of Georgia.  Dr. Tribble did additional graduate study at Clemson University.  He taught for 5 years in public schools in Georgia and North Carolina during the 1960’s.  He came to Anderson College in the Fall of 1973, where he taught full time in the Sociology Department until his retirement in 2011.  Beginning in 1974, he worked part-time with Anderson School District 5 as Director of Research and Evaluation, a position from which he retired in December 1999, after 25 years employment with the District.  

Dr. Tribble was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in November 1959, after which he served as pastor of churches in Georgia and North Carolina, including Antioch Baptist Church, Olive Grove Baptist Church, and Doves Creek Baptist Church.  He served many churches in Georgia and South Carolina as Interim Pastor.  Dr. Tribble was devoted to his family in a way that cannot be measured.  He baptized, married and taught countless people during his life.  His kind and gentle way will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Dr. Tribble loved hunting, fishing and most of all he enjoyed laughing.  

Dr. Tribble is survived by his wife, Patsy Ashley Tribble of the residence, and his former wife, Ila Kidd Tribble of Anderson; his children, Joy Tribble of Clayton, NC, Janis Maxwell and husband, Mark, of Athens, GA,  Kathy Culpepper and husband, Stephen, of Anderson and  Dr. Marshall Kelly Tribble, Jr. and his wife, Laura, of Irving, TX;  a step-daughter, Robin McCurley and husband, Grant, of Honea Path;  5 grandchildren, Rush, Morgan, Holley, Brooks, and Emma;  and 9 step-grandchildren, MJ, Chase, Kevin, Brian, James, Tim, Max, Nick, and Nathan.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Tribble was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James W. Tribble, Jr. and Harold Tribble; and a sister, Betty Palmer Mathis. 

The family of Dr. Tribble will receive friends at Boulevard Baptist Church on Friday, October 17, 2014, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.    The Memorial Service will be conducted at Boulevard Baptist Church in Anderson, on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Johnny McKinney, Rev. Deborah Broadwell, and Rev. Dr. Dan Vincent officiating. 

Contributions in memory of Dr. Marshall Tribble may be made to the Organ Fund, Athens United Methodist Church, 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA 30603; or to the Organ Fund, Honea Path Presbyterian Church, PO Box 512, Honea Path, SC 29654.

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