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 Lee 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 three daughters, Eva Carnell Scarborough (David), Renee Marshall Clark (Randy), and Leah Marshall Mazzapica (Frank); his 11 grandchildren; and his 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Triumph Church in Vicksburg with services to follow at 6:30 p.m. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.