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Michael Allen Marshall

Feb 23, 2021 | Obituaries

Mr. Michael Allen Marshall, 74, of Saxis, passed away Feb. 18, 2021, at his residence.
Born on April 22, 1946, in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late E. Allen Marshall and the late Pauline Wessells Marshall. Michael graduated from the College of William & Mary and Salisbury State University. He was a retired English teacher with Northampton County Schools.

Michael is survived by a brother, Darrell Dean Marshall, of Saxis; a sister, Maxine Marshall McCready; two nephews, Ryan McCready and Travis Marshall; a niece, Christy Marsh; a great-nephew, Benjamin Marsh; and a great-niece, Elexis.

A celebration of Michael’s life will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Saxis Vol. Fire Dept.

Arrangements are by Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.

To sign the guest book online, visit: www.thorntonfuneralhome.net