Corey Gene Marshall

Corey Gene Marshall, age 54, of Karnak, Illinois,  passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 in Karnak, Illinois.

Corey was born July 26, 1969 in Cairo, Illinois, a son of Billy Long and Susan Nottage (Carr). 
Corey grew up in Perks, IL and attended Century School System.  He worked at Harrah's Casino, starting as a Security Officer then moved up to Food & Beverage Supervisor.  He later worked at Ron Ward Chevrolet as a mechanic.  He was currently employed as a Maintenance Worker for the City of Karnak.  He married Belinda D. Roper on May 17, 2001.  Corey loved spending time working on cars with his son.  He collected model cars and loved watching wrestling.  He was a member of the Karnak Volunteer Fire Dept.  

He is survived by his wife Belinda D. Marshall of Karnak, IL; two children, Austin C. Marshall of Karnak, IL and Amanda J. Marshall (Fiance Keith Timmons) of Vienna, IL; four grandchildren, James Cline, Cameron Cline, Easton Phillips, and Lydia Lindsey; his mother, Susan Nottage of Goreville, IL; and four siblings, Debbie (Richard) Lincoln of Kelso, MO, Billy Long Jr. of Metropolis, IL, Katrina Barnes of Goreville, IL, and Susan (Tracey) King of Anna, IL.  He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Long Sr.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 4th, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, Illinois.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. Glen Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at Cana Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Karnak Volunteer Fire Department.