James Robert Marshall, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away at 5:45 am December 23rd at Cox South Hopsital after a short illness.
James was retired from Archimica (formerly known as Syntex) after 30 years of faithful service. James loved to watch sports. He also played softball and golf over the years.
He was born to Charles Marshall Sr. and Gladys Abernathy in Kansas City, MO on January 7th, 1945.
He is preceded in death by his father Charles Marshall Sr., maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents and two sisters Joyce Marshall and Kay Mease.
He leaves to mourn his significant other of 30 years Patricia Johnson; daughters Diane Marshall, Angie Marshall, and Dana Marshall Morris; sons Jermaine Johnson, Derron Johnson and Robert Purdom; mother Glayds Redd; seven grandchildren Chantel, Caprese, Jazmyn, Jalisa, Ja’Miea, Jabin, Jayla; four sisters Dewan Pruitt and Terry Dollittle of California; Sue Halton of Springfield and Kathy Carter of Kansas City, MO; three brothers Charles Marshall Jr of St. Louis, Michael Marshall of Springfield, and Greg Marshall of Kansas City, MO; two uncles Charles and Keet Abernathy of California and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Friday December 30th, 2011 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. The funeral service will be held Saturday December 31, 2011 at 10 am at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will be immediatley following the service at Lincoln Cemetery.