(MURFREESBORO) - Longtime area high school football coach Ron "Moose" Marshall of Christiana has passed away at age 66 after a battle with cancer.

He passed away Monday at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 46-years Debra, daughter Christy Amsley, son David and two grandchildren.

Marshall played football at MTSU and spent his life teaching and coaching here in Rutherford County and all around Middle Tennessee. He helped lead his alma mater, Gordonsville, to the 2012 Class 1A state football championship.

A Celebration of Life Service for Coach Ron “Moose” Marshall will be 6:00 P.M. Saturday, August 17 at Rocky Valley Baptist Church in Lebanon. Visitation will be prior from 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.

Memorials may be made to the Marshall Grandchildren Education Fund c/o Bank of America.

Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home in Lebanon in charge of arrangements.