Thursday, December 23, 2010

Retired KR VP Jerry Marshall dies

Jerry Marshall, 72, of LaGrange, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Marshall was born July 2, 1938 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Clyde William and Edna Marshall. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Accounting. He was a retired Assistant Vice President of Finance with Knight-Ridder Newspapers. Mr. Marshall was a member of the First Baptist Church on the Square in LaGrange.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, June Marshall; a son, Stu (Wendy) Marshall; a daughter, Tara (Laurence) Kaplan; and his grandchildren, Analissa Marshall, Mason Marshall, Caitlin Kaplan, Morgan Kaplan, and Shannon Kaplan.

Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the First Baptist Church on the Square with Dr. Paul R. Baxter and Rev. Paul Blair Officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday (12/27) evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and immediately following the service at the church. Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute to Hospice LaGrange (1514 Vernon Road, LaGrange, GA 30240) in memory of Jerry Marshall. Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, (706) 884-8636. www.shlagrange.com

Published in Akron Beacon Journal on December 23, 2010

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