Earlier this month Stokes County Sherriff Mike Marshall announced his plan to retire after nearly 40 years in public service. Today he shed light on the health struggle forcing his decision. “I don’t have anything that’s life threatening. Its just I’ve got something that’s limiting my physical abilities as far as the use of my hand and my leg,” Marshall said in an interview with WXII.Marshall told us he has noticed his right arm and leg drawing up and spasming in recent months, the result of a mild stroke he suffered years ago. Despite his best efforts in physical therapy, it’s something he feared could limit his performance for the citizens of Stokes County.” They deserve to pay someone to be in this office that will do the job at 100% and not at 70% or 80%,” Marshall said. “They need somebody at 100% and when I recognize that I’m having problems, its time.”Marshall took over as sheriff in 2010 and says he’s proudest of his work with the county’s youth.”I really feel like I’ve done everything that I could do and I’ve done everything I thought was right,” Marshall said.He’ll retire at the end of the month to focus on maintaining his health, but said if it weren’t for his physical ailments he would never leave the job he loves.”Time goes by so quick. You better enjoy it while you can. You’re sitting there thinking retirement is way down here. When in reality, it’s right on top of you.”Marshall said he plans to be there on Monday when new Sheriff Joey Lemons is sworn in and hopes to remain involved in the community.
Earlier this month Stokes County Sherriff Mike Marshall announced his plan to retire after nearly 40 years in public service. Today he shed light on the health struggle forcing his decision.
“I don’t have anything that’s life threatening. Its just I’ve got something that’s limiting my physical abilities as far as the use of my hand and my leg,” Marshall said in an interview with WXII.
Marshall told us he has noticed his right arm and leg drawing up and spasming in recent months, the result of a mild stroke he suffered years ago.
Despite his best efforts in physical therapy, it’s something he feared could limit his performance for the citizens of Stokes County.
” They deserve to pay someone to be in this office that will do the job at 100% and not at 70% or 80%,” Marshall said. “They need somebody at 100% and when I recognize that I’m having problems, its time.”
Marshall took over as sheriff in 2010 and says he’s proudest of his work with the county’s youth.
“I really feel like I’ve done everything that I could do and I’ve done everything I thought was right,” Marshall said.
He’ll retire at the end of the month to focus on maintaining his health, but said if it weren’t for his physical ailments he would never leave the job he loves.
“Time goes by so quick. You better enjoy it while you can. You’re sitting there thinking retirement is way down here. When in reality, it’s right on top of you.”
Marshall said he plans to be there on Monday when new Sheriff Joey Lemons is sworn in and hopes to remain involved in the community.