James Anthony Marshall

On January 9, 2026, James Anthony Marshall of Conway, SC, with family surrounding him, passed peacefully and went into the arms of Jesus.

Jim was born on July 13, 1946, in Torrington, CT where he grew up, the son of the late Daniel Marshall and Helen Smigel Marshall. He graduated from Torrington High School. Jim lived in New Hartford, CT for many years before he and his wife, Melina, relocated to Conway, SC.

Jim, (nickname Mushy), served in the USAF for three years, which included serving in the Vietnam War. He worked for the CT Dept. of Transportation for ten years and for the US Postal Service for twenty-four years in CT and SC.

Jim's hobbies included golfing, fishing, gardening, yard work, photography and adult coloring. With the family, he traveled while camping and downhill skiing. With Melina, he enjoyed hiking, card playing, country dancing, and geocaching in 30+ states.

Jim co-led several small church groups with his beloved church family in Christ Community Church (later Seacoast Church) in Conway, SC, including meals for the homeless, seniors' group, and others. He loved participating in the Men's Retreats and Men's Bible Studies.

Jim and Melina traveled extensively, including trips to Europe, Canada, Mexico, cruises in the Caribbean, and all over the USA. They stayed and hosted several times with members of Wayside Travel Club.

Jim had the gift of gab and made many friends. He loved the Lord, loved being a dad to our five children. He cherished being Pa and Pepé to our grandchildren, and he was romantic and a gem toward his Melina to the end.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Janet Tedesco Marshall, his brother Dan, and other family members in his and Melina's families.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of thirty-six years, Melina (Dery) Marshall of Conway, SC, the family he treasured, especially his five children Bryan Marshall and Kim Lukcso of Piedmont, SC, Brad Marshall and Jasmary Monclova of Greenville, SC, Jason Poucher and wife Shannon of Simpsonville, SC, Tracy Poucher Warner and husband Steve of Lakewood, NY, and Erin Poucher Mitchell and husband Shane of Holladay, UT and his eleven grandchildren: Adrianna and Andrew Marshall, Zoraida, Amaya and Chris Garcia, Jaeden and Kamryn Poucher, Ryan and Alyssa Warner, Jackson and Montana Mitchell. He is also survived by his sister, Blanche Marshall Martin and husband James of Goshen, CT and their family, his sister-in-law Marian Dery Cronin and husband Sean of Rock Hill, SC, his aunt Nancy Derwitsch of Torrington, CT, as well as, many nieces and nephews, and cousins in his and Melina's families.

We thank the many staff members of McLeod Hospice, and his part-time caregiver, Cheryl, and the staff with Comfort Keepers for the loving care they provided. We're thankful to the VA for Jim's benefits and the Caregiver Support Program for Melina's certification to care for Jim and support for Melina.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Seacoast Church, located at 1500 Hwy 501 Business, Conway, SC 29526 on February 7, at 2 pm followed by a social reception with desserts and beverages at the church. Casual dress is appropriate.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial offering can be given to Seacoast Church – Conway (address above).

Burial will be held after the passing of Melina, and arrangements will be handled by the Montano-Shea Funeral Home in New Hartford, CT for the burial by the Immaculate Conception parish in New Hartford.