Mr. T.J. Marshall

T J Marshall was the 5th child born to Jessie Marshall and Mattie Mae Amos- Marshall on July 24, 1945 in Flora, MS. He was affectionately known as "Lil Bruh." On Sunday, March 12, 2023 @ 8:47 pm T J answered the Master's call and peacefully went to his heavenly home.
In November 1972 T J was united in holy matrimony to Ruby Jean Porter and to this union came three children: Patricia, Cynthia, and Trayce.
T J gave his life to Christ and united with The Worship Zone under the leadership of Dr. Roosevelt Barrett
T J helped to care for his mother until her death. He went to every doctor's appointment, and every hospital admission, assisted in getting her in and out of bed and made sure he was there for whatever she needed. Not only did he care for his mother, but was there to assist, provide and care for any family member that needed him.
T J was known as the family historian as well as the historian of Flora. People would often call him when they had questions about dates or events that occurred in Flora. T J wore many hats in the Marshall Family. He was a comedian, cook, caregiver, yard manicurist, and babysitter for his grands, great-grands, nieces, and nephews.
T J was a man of many sayings that people loved to hear him say such as: "Let's go to Bay Spring", "Must I Clown", and "If I do a piano will hop out play who would have thought", just to name a few.
T J was preceded in death by his Paternal grandparents: Parker and Mattie Bennett-Marshall; Maternal grandparents: Ben and Sallie White-Amos; Parents: Jessie and Mattie Mae Marshall. He was also preceded in death by his oldest sibling, Cleotha Marshall and bonus son, Casey Marshall
T J leaves to cherish his memories two daughters: Cynthia (Sagrick) Cage and Trayce Marshall both of Jackson, MS; One son: Ricky Shelby of Bolton, MS. Two bonus daughters: Patricia Franklin-Frelix of Clinton, MS and Kimberly Marshall-Laboy of Clarksdale, MS. Two sisters: Willie Bell Marshall-Armstrong and Essie (Arthur) Henderson both of Flora, MS; Three brothers: James Marshall of Clinton, MS, Robert Marshall of Flora, MS and Sammy (Betty) Marshall of Jackson, MS. Six grandchildren: Ja'Sharrie Marshall, Ja'Shavia Marshall, Morris Marshall, Sagrick Cage II, Kiera Marshall, and Kentravious Champion. Twelve great-grandchildren whom he loved and played a major role in their lives. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.