Larry Lyle Marshall
Larry Lyle Marshall
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Larry was born Feb. 12, 1951, to Theone and Lyle Marshall in Huron. He grew up in the Bonilla and Hitchcock areas and graduated from Hitchcock High School in 1969.
On Dec. 9, 1972, Larry married Cindy Buchholz in Redfield and they began farming until 1980 when they moved to Sierra Leone, West Africa, as missionaries. He continued in mission ministries for 23 years. He spent five years in Sierra Leone, seven years in the inner city of Chicago, six years working with Native American ministries, three years in Mozambique, and two years in Liberia.
He loved helping the poor and was a strong advocate for them. In Africa, he planted churches, built schools, drilled wells, started animal multiplication projects, and trained drilling teams. In Chicago, he was director for a residential drug and alcohol treatment program for the homeless. While working with the Native Americans he was in charge of the volunteer program, and later became Director.
In the middle of the 23-year period, he received an Associate's Degree in Cross Cultural Ministries from Bartlesville Wesleyan, Bartlesville, Okla.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Marshall, Rapid City; children: Nathan (Charity) Marshall, Lakenheath AFB, England; Aaron (Carisa) Marshall, Jordan (Kim) Marshall and Demetrious Reed, all of Rapid City; sisters, Sandy (Roger) Kissner, Huron, Marlis (Bill) Costello, Alexandria, Minn.; brother, Jack (Midge) Marshall, Huron; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenny Marshall; and niece, Sherrie.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 until 7 p.m. with a public prayer service starting at 7 p.m. at the Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City. Visitation will continue on Saturday one hour prior to services at the church.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m. at Open Bible Christian Center, Rapid City, in the gymnasium with Pastor Steve Selfridge officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mt. View Cemetery in Rapid City.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
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Sam and Jennifer Kooiker
October 2, 2009
The day before Larry's accident, he led a Bible study that we attended. He asked specifically that "if you died tomorrow, how would you be remembered, and did you live your life as Jesus would want". We also watched a video by Bruce Wilkinson called "Secrets of the Vine". Larry bore fruit. He was (is) a very special person, and part of the fruit that he bore was an amazing impact on the lives of others. The accident makes no sense, and his death makes no sense. We do not see what God's plan is in this, and we do not understand why he had to suffer so much. But God knows, and today we know that Larry is with him, and we know for certain we will see him again.
Lisa Waters-Kaulaity
October 1, 2009
Mr. Marshall will always be remembered for his sweet and giving spirit. He has touched so many lives. I will always be thankful for having Cindy and Larry in my life. I love you all and we will miss Larry incredibly. Take care and God Bless
Morris
September 30, 2009
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. After losing my father, I felt like part of my life had ended. Yet, I drew strength from reflecting on the many things we had shared. And most, importantly God gave me power beyond my own strength to endure. (2 Corinthians 4:7)
Katina Singleton
September 30, 2009
On behalf of Katina Reed-Singleton & family, we would like to send our condoloences to the family during their time of mourn. Although Bro. Marshall has departed from the natural, his spirit still remains here on earth through all of us that loved him dearly. I believe that if he could speak now he would say don't cry, but lift your head and rejoice for I have gone to a place where there is no more pain and no more sorrow. Know in your hearts that I have lived a great life and now that I have departed life must continue. Just as he called I answered, and now I am own my way to a brighter day. I will see you all again one day, and then you all will understand why I must say: Until we meet again I will always love you all. I say to the family be of good cheer and just know that we love you all. If there is anything that we can do for you, we are here for you. Love always the Singleton Family.
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Katheenya Mills
September 30, 2009
I would like to extend my condolences to the Marshall family during their time of bereavement. I want you all to know that my family is very blessed to have know him. He (and his wife Cindy) were a God-send to our family.
With Sympothy,
Katheenya "Knot" Mills, (Demetrious' sister)
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