Jerry M. Marshall

Mr. Marshall was born July 2, 1938 in Akron, OH, son of the late Clyde William and Edna Marshall. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Accounting. He a retired Assistant Vice President of Finance with Knight-Ridder Newspapers. During his career with Knight-Ridder, he spent 30 years in Akron, Ohio and 30 years in Miami, FL. After retirement, he and his wife moved to LaGrange, where they have lived for the past 12 years. Mr. Marshall was a member of the First Baptist Church on the Square in LaGrange.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, June Marshall; a son, Stu (Wendy) Marshall; a daughter, Tara (Laurence) Kaplan; and his grandchildren, Analissa Marshall, Mason Marshall, Caitlin Kaplan, Morgan Kaplan, and Shannon Kaplan.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the First Baptist Church on the Square with Dr. Paul R. Baxter and Rev. Paul Blair Officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday (12/27) evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and immediately following the service at the church.

Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may contribute to Hospice LaGrange (1514 Vernon Road, LaGrange, GA 30240) in memory of Jerry Marshall.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road. (706) 884-8636. www.shlagrange.com