Photo courtesy of McNeece-Morris Funeral Home - Fulton
Fulton, Mississippi
Sep 25, 1928 – Feb 27, 2023
FULTON - Marshall Cowan Sage, 94, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1928, in Goodells, Michigan, to Charles and Ina Musgrove Sage. He served in the United States Navy from 1948 to 1952. He retired after 44 years of service as production manager for Mueller Brass Industries. He was a member of Fulton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golf, yard work, being outdoors, and an occasional cigar. He an avid conversationalist who always showed an interest in the lives of the youth.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with the Rev. Phillip Box officiating. Burial will be in the Itawamba Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Arliss Sage; two daughters, Sister Sharon L. Sage of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, and Dondra Ragsdale (Robert) of Fulton; one son, Marshall C. Sage II (Rhonda) of Saltillo; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin Sage Cleveland; three brothers, Harold Sage, Deon Sage, Lynwood Sage, and Lynford Sage; two sisters, Anna Neal and Marguerite Sage; and his parents.
Pallbearers will be Ceasar Herrera, Tab Bennett, Harvey Clements, Jimmy McDonald, Eugene Taylor, and Jack Hastings.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, and from 11 a.m. until service time Friday at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Fulton.
Read MoreMy sincere prayers and condolences, to the family. Marshall, was the production manager when I worked at Muller. I had a lot of respect for the man. He was a great Production Manager. One of the best I've ever worked for. May he rest in Peace. God Speed Marshall.
Al Senter
May 05, 2023 | Spring, TX | Friend
We´ve loved Marshall for so many years!!! He´s been a great friend!! He will be missed! Harvey and Sandy
Sandy and Harvey Clements
March 01, 2023 | Friend
My sincere prayers and condolences.
Johnny childers
March 01, 2023 | Other
What a great friend Marshall was. He smile was contagious and he will be greatly missed. Prayers for all his family.
Mike & Candy Horton
February 28, 2023 | Saltillo, MS | Friend
So sorry for your loss Marshal, brother
Ralph Crawley Jrcrawley
February 28, 2023 | FultonFulton, MS | Friend
So sorry for your loss I will be praying for you
Kathy Wilson Miles
February 28, 2023 | Saltillo, MS | Friend
We lost a good friend. Jesse and Teresa at Fulton Grain Co.
Jessica Murphree
February 28, 2023 | FULTON, MS
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. It's never easy to lose a parent. You & your family are in my prayers.
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Karen Kimbrough
February 27, 2023 | Fulton, MS | Classmate
