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Derrick Marston Obituary

Marston Derrick Marston, 52, died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the OSU James Cancer Center. Born in Tangle River, Jamaica and migrated to America in 1999. Employed by Area Electric and Power and a member of Columbus Christian Center. He is survived by his wife, Jo Annette; children, Sheena, Demor, and Jameiaha; mother, Elthia; six brothers; two sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Columbus Christian Center, 2300 N. Cassady Ave. and funeral service to begin at 1 p.m. Dr. David Forbes, officiating. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 614/444-1GOD (1463). Monique L. Smoot, Funeral Director.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2015.

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Bethany Cephas

June 20, 2015

Rest up Derrick

Sanjiv Bacchas

April 15, 2015

I am deeply sadden by the loss of Mr. Derrick. My condolences go out to the Marston-Byas family. May his soul rest in peace.

Dianne Lee

April 15, 2015

prayers going out to the Marston Family.Dianne Lee Linden custodian

Elizabeth (betsy) Trembly

April 15, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers with the Family and Friends of Derrick Marston.

Sandra Thompson

April 14, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to sustain you during this difficult time.

Earl and Sandra Thompson
from the Freeport Trip October 2014

Jackson

April 14, 2015

My condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort sustain you in your time of need.

April 14, 2015

My brother I will miss you, but my comfort is to know that you're in a better place now, and I will pray that one day we will meet again. Your baby sister Keisha Marston-Crooks.

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