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Donald Marshall Obituary

Donald Marshall, Sr. departed this life on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Alfreda M. Marshall. Loving son of the late Agnes Freeman Marshall and Ernest J. Marshall. Devoted father of Donald Marshall, Jr., Maya Marshall, Earl S. Scott, and the late Doniece Marshall. Brother of Edna Jefferson (Willie), Clara Washington (late Preston), Dianne Cosey (William) and the late Clarence Lamb, Agnes Williams, and Johnny Johnson, III. Donald is also survived by nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Donald accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church by the late Pastor Arthur Monday, Sr. Donald graduated from Oliver Perry Walker High School. He attended BOT Training for Tuboscope and later worked there for over 6 years. He was employed at the Crescent City Moving and Storage Company as a truck driver by Coastal for over 8 years. Donald enjoyed being with family and friends as well as fishing and watching sports. To know Donald was to love him. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Philadelphia Ministries, 3181 Destraham Ave., Harvey, LA 70058 on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00 am. Interment: McDonoughville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences to the family.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 12 to Jul. 14, 2023.

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LINDA LOWERY

May 6, 2025

I THOUGHT ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND ROXANNE (YOUR FIRST WIFE) AND WONDERED WHAT HAPPEN TO YOU...RIP

Ed & Frances Ventress

July 14, 2023

Dear Donald and Family, we are saddened by your loss and we´re carrying you in our hearts and prayers. Am sorry that we cannot be there with you, but please know, we pray that you feel God´s Peace resting upon you as you go through this tender time of your lives.
Love you,
Mr. Ed & Ms. Frances Ventress
( Edward´s Grandparents )

Dionka C. Pierce

July 14, 2023

Rest in peace, Uncle Donald. I remember those days you would rev up your motor cycle in the shed in the backyard. As a little girl, the sound was so loud. A few times I remember you taking your motor cycle for a ride. As I write this reflection, I´m reminded of the calm, quiet part of your demeanor that was so much like Mama. I´m sure she was happy to meet her baby boy in heaven.
Love, your niece, Dionka.

Gloria A Coleman-Brown

July 13, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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FABC Deaconess Ministry

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Denise Jamison

July 13, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. RIH Donald

Denise Jamison Classmate Oliver Perry Walker

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