Marshall McCleese

Marshall McCleese obituary, Daphne, AL

Marshall McCleese

Marshall McCleese Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 28, 2025.
Daphne, Alabama - Marshall McCleese, age 84, passed away on March 26, 2025 following a long illness. Marshall was born in Wheelwright, KY on September 25, 1940.

Marshall retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years of service, and he taught ROTC at Johnson High School in Huntsville, AL for another 20 years.

Marshall is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son Michael; a grandson, Marshall; granddaughters, Morgan, Saige and Amanda; great grand sons Jack and Dean, and great granddaughter, Emilia. Marshall was also survived by his brothers, Lloyd and Marcus, and a sister, Shirley.

Marshall loved his basketball and golf. He was so proud of this self-proclaimed "Green Jacket" from the "Masters."

There will be a Celebration of Life at the 19th Hole in Lake Forest on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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