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Deacon Ellis H. Marshall Jr.

1951 - 2016

Deacon  Ellis H. Marshall Jr. obituary, 1951-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1951

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Ellis Marshall Obituary

Deacon Ellis H. Marshall, Jr. born on December 30, 1951 and lifelong resident of Gary, IN transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday February 29, 2016. Ellis was a retiree from Midwest Steel and graduate of West Side High School, Class of 1970. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Abundant Grace C.O.G.I.C. where he served as Deacon, Asst. Sunday School Supt. and also taught Sunday school. Ellis is preceded in death by his parents Ellis and DeVelma Marshall Sr.; two brothers Edwin Sr. and Troy Marshall; oldest daughter LaShawn Marshall-Fields. He leaves to cherish fond memories daughter Venita (Jarell) Marshall-Windfield of Gary, IN; son Ellis H. Marshall III; three sisters Vickie Marshall-Carr-Moore, Brenda Marshall-McClure and Pastor Andrea Marshall-Griggs all of Dallas, TX; seven grandchildren Darnell Fields, Ayriana and Janelle Windfield, LaShawn, Ellis IV, Aniyah and Mariah Marshall; eleven nieces and nephews; fourteen great nieces and nephews; three special friends. Deborah Bliss, Diane Fitzgerald and Mary Ann Douroux. Visitation Sunday march 6, 2016 from 12 -8:00p.m. with family hours 6-8p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral services Monday March 7, 2016 at 11:00a.m. Love Feast C.O.G.I.C. 2456 Chase Street. Pastor Clarence H. Phillips officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2016.

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Adraine Hindman/Ingram

March 9, 2016

To Brenda, Vicki and Family:

I am sorry for your loss, I remember all of you guys back in the day at PULASKI, JR. HIGH. God will take care of your sorrows and pain.

Tameka Johnson

March 8, 2016

Prayers are up for Brenda and the entire family. May God provide strength and comfort in this time of need.

Kimberly Ballard-Madison

March 8, 2016

God has called home another soldier. I didn't know you but because I know your sister Mrs. Brenda McClure, I know that all is well! To this I salute your spirit Deacon Ellis H. Marshall Jr. as you rise into the next realm. Aseooo! Love & Light

Tominko Musco

March 8, 2016

Thinking of Brenda and all of the Marshall family and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your loved one who was so close to you. Our family is keeping you in our prayers and in our heart. With Love.

Herdercine Nash

March 6, 2016

Dear Brenda and Family,we are sorry for your loss.Our prayers are withyou

Sharon Ishman

March 6, 2016

Dearest Vicki, Brenda and Andrea--may God comfort you as only He can and may your hearts be full of precious memories of Ellis!! I will always remember his smile and his gentle spirit!!! Our "Tuffy" will be truly missed!! Love you guys and praying for you.

Lillard Lewis

March 6, 2016

May God Bless each of you. It is never easy as you know, but Tuffy home with God. He hasn't left us he's just transitioned. To my dear family even though most of you don't know me, we are family, and you are not alone.
Sincerest sympathy
Lillard R. Lewis,Sr.

Sybil Dinwiddie

March 6, 2016

To the Marshall Family,May God's Love Comfort you at this difficult time. Sybil Dinwiddie and The Dinwiddie Family

Charles & Linda Roberts

March 6, 2016

To the Marshall family, may God give you all peace in the days ahead. Know that Charles and I (Linda) both are praying for you with our deepest sympathy!

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

March 6, 2016

To the family,

Ellis is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May God bring you peace during this time.

Marla Kennedy Gibson

March 6, 2016

To the family of Ellis Marshall, I send you my condolences on the death of your loved one. I was a classmate of Ellis and know Brenda as well. I pray that you will feel the comfort of the Holy Spirit as you prepare for Ellis's home going service and also in the days ahead. Look forward to the promised day of rejoicing and being together forevermore in our Heavenly home one day soon.

Mattie Lewis

March 5, 2016

MATTIE LEWIS AND FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO SEND THEIR condolences to the Marshall family that God strengths you all in these sorrow times. THE LEWIS FAMILY SALLIS, MISSISSIPPI

Tiffany Hicks

March 5, 2016

Praying for your family!!!

Bambi & Christopher Sr. McCant

March 4, 2016

Rejoice In Heaven, Ellis. We will love and cherish your memory always.

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Mar

6

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Mar

6

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Mar

7

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Love Feast C.O.G.I.C.

2456 Chase Street, IN

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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