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James Marshall Obituary
Jim was born January 21,1943 to parents James and Ethel Marshall in Nashville, Tennessee.
After Jim graduated from Miami Jackson High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1960-1964 as a Military K9 Officer.
Jim is survived by his wife Bonnie Steigerwald/Straw, brother Edward Marshall, three
sons James R. (Susan Marshall), Kenneth R. and Thomas M. (Brandie Marshall), stepdaughter
Michele White (Jason White), 7 grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his Father and Mother, James W and Ethel Marshall and grandson Izaya Marshall, was a member of Civil Air Patrol, a Co-Founder of the K-9 Search and Rescue Team in South Florida, an assistant football coach for the Optimist Club of Miami Springs and assistant soccer coach for Pembroke Pines Optimist Club, a member of the American Legion, and a proud member of Safety Team for the Four Oaks Community Church of Killearn. Jim retired after 18 years of service with the Broward County Sheriff Office as a Crime Scene Investigative Aid. Jim always loved helping people and being close to family.
He is greatly missed and forever remembered!
A service will be held at Tallahassee National Cemetery on April 10th, 2026 at 2:00 pm. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Marshall residence following the committal service.
Dayne Parker of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Marshall
family with their arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tom Egleston
Yesterday
I worked with Jim at Port Everglades as a CSA until I moved to TN in 2007. He was always ready to help out as needed and was an all around nice guy. CONDOLENCES to his family and may Jim Rest In Peace.
Kevin Bolling
Yesterday
RIP- The Broward Sheriff Office Retierment Association sends our condolences. May he watch over his family and friends as our newest guardian angel.
Paulette Bruno
Yesterday
I worked with Jim at the Broward County Sheriffs Office. He was a hard worker. Always looking to help anyone and was a friend to many. We were all sorry to see him move out of the area. I will always remember his huge smile
Rest in peace Jim
Keith
Yesterday
I worked with Jim´s wife Bonnie in Cooper City. Jim would stop by and it was always a pleasure speaking with him. He was a great person and would do anything he could for anyone. Jim you will be missed. RIP.
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