Funeral services for Carl Anthony Marshall, Sr., 68, of College Park,, MD will be held Thursday, September 19 2024 at 11:30am from the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 744 Moose Lodge Road, Vidalia, LA. Burial will follow at the Natchez National Cemetery in Natchez, MS. Pastor Christopher Robinson will officiate.

Mr. Marshall, son of Edward Marshall, Sr. and Beatrice Smith Marshall, was born in Ferriday, LA and died at his residence in College Park, MD. He served in the US Army, earning an honorable discharge after fifteen years of service to his country. He was a CT  Stenographer   for the US  Army.

He is lovingly survive by his wife of forty seven years, Linda Deville Marshall and their two sons, Carl Anthony Marshall, Jr. (Melissa) and Eric Edmond Marshall (Kelsey). He is also survived by two brothers, Ronald Wayne Marshall and Derrick Sylvester Marshall (Ruth); one sister, Verna Marshall Roach (Mitchel); one sister-in-law, Kathy Marshall; special auntie, Sarah Jones   and Willie Mae Beasley. His legacy continues through his eight adoring grandchildren, Anthony, Tabria, Angel, Cassandra, Kaylanie, Marley and Laila, as well as his six great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, a brother, Edward Marshall, Jr. and his infant daughter, Angel Marshall. In addition to his paternal grandparents, Sylvester Marshall and Myrtis Carter; his maternal grandparents,  Andrew and Sarah Smith.

A passionate Dallas Cowboys fan, Carl found excitement in every game. His love for history matched by his remarkable ability to recall times and events. Music, especially classic R & B and the History Channel, brought him immense pleasure,   while food, particularly brisket, whole crabs and BBQ was a true delight. Carl's recent dream was to savor a rack of ribs with four large blue crabs, a testament to his love for life's simple pleasures.

In his final moments Carl's faith shone brightly as he recited the Lord's Prayer that was deeply meaningful to him.