[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 18 (Thursday, February 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
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               HONORING THE LIFE OF MARSHALL W. PILE, JR.

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I have the honor today to recognize the life 
of Marshall W. Pile, Jr., who passed away on February 3, 2004. As a 
husband, father, farmer, and public servant, Mr. Pile will be missed by 
many.
  A long-time resident of Missouri, Marshall Pile was born on June 13, 
1928 in Saline County, Missouri. Marshall was a veteran, serving in the 
Marine Corps during the Korean War. On November 10, 1951 he married 
Mary Frances and they eventually settled in Gentry County, Missouri. 
They had five children, Jeff, Jan, Anne, Peggy, and Dana, and six 
grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his daughter Dana and his 
parents.
  While Mr. Pile spent much of his time farming, he was also very 
involved in the local community as well as other organizations. Mr. 
Pile served the City of Albany as City Alderman and Mayor. He was 
Presiding Commissioner of Gentry County at the time of his death. Mr. 
Pile was also active in the Missouri Cattleman's Association, was a 
past president of the Missouri Association of Counties, and a long-time 
member of the Albany Rotary Club.
  Marshall was a good friend to me and to many in the state of 
Missouri. He was very knowledgeable on issues pertaining to agriculture 
and county government. I know I relied on his advice and counsel many 
times. He always had a common sense approach and stood for what was 
right.
  I offer my condolences to his wife, Mary, children Jeff, Jan, Anne, 
and Peggy, and their families. In this time of sorrow, may the thoughts 
and prayers of friends and family comfort them and may his memory bring 
them peace.

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