Irvin Jessie “IJ” Marshall

Published 8:02 pm Saturday, June 9, 2018

Irvin Jessie “IJ” Marshall, 92, of Nederland, Texas, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. Mr. Marshall was born on Dec. 24, 1925, in Isola to the late Tom Marshall and Tommie Grace Taylor Marshall.

Mr. Marshall lived and raised his family in Vicksburg until he moved to Nederland, where he resided for 40 years. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was a founding member of Triumph Church of Southeast Texas since its inception in 1983. Mr. Marshall retired from Sears and Roebuck after 39 years of service as a big ticket salesman.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia Juaweece Ellard Marshall; his 3 daughters, Eva Carnell Scarborough (David), Renee Marshall Clark (Randy), and Leah Marshall Mazzapica (Frank); his 11 grandchildren and his 15 great-grandchildren.

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Visitation will be from 5  to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Triumph Church in Vicksburg with a Memorial Service to follow at 6:30 p.m.