Thomas Hall Marshall

Thomas Hall Marshall, 78, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on October 2, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Tom believed in organ donation. He was able to give the gift of life to others—an act that reflects the generosity and compassion he carried throughout his years.

Born on September 30, 1948, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Jasper and Mary Marshall. Tom was the eldest of three sons. As a young child, he moved with his family to Raytown, Missouri, where he began school and started building the roots that would shape his life.

During his youth, Tom was active in Scouts, ultimately achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He delivered newspapers, first by bicycle, embracing responsibility and hard work from an early age. Tom graduated from Raytown South High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1967 to 1971. During his military service, he was stationed in Germany, where he continued to demonstrate the discipline, commitment, and integrity that defined his life.

After returning home, Tom earned his law degree from the UMKC. Tom became a partner at Blake & Uhlig, P.A. His work was defined by integrity, advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to justice.

Tom was the father of two daughters, Kelli and Jennifer. He later married Sharon and became stepfather to Luciana and Carly, all of whom he cherished deeply. Over time, their families grew into a strong and loving blended family. Between the four girls, there were four weddings in two years and 10 grandchildren in 10 years. As a Grandpa, he delighted in every milestone, every visit, and every moment spent with his grandkids. He attended their events, teased them with the kind of humor only he could deliver, and coached them with patience, pride, and unwavering support.

Tom loved photography, birdwatching, stargazing, hiking and camping, forest management and studying history. He was a lifelong political activist. His most enduring craft was woodworking where he spent countless hours planning, thinking, creating, fixing, and crafting. He produced many cherished pieces, including a couple of indestructible dining tables and hope chests that could double as bomb shelters. These pieces will be treasured by family for generations to come.

Tom was known for his steady presence, his warm humor, and the deep care he showed to family and friends. He built a life marked by dedication, kindness, and quiet strength. Tom loved to laugh. And we loved to laugh with him.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Charles and Mary Hall Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Sue (Smith) Marshall; his children and their spouses: Kelli & Joseph Kyle, Luciana & Luke Thornton, Carly Naylor, and Jennifer & Kurtis Roth; his grandchildren: Alexander Naylor, Jackman Roth, Kayla Naylor, Addison Kyle, Kyan Roth, Matthew Kyle, Henry Thornton, Leona Roth, Charles Thornton, and Hazel Thornton; his brothers, Frank & Cathy (Curless) Marshall and Charles (Jay) & Glenna Marshall; and his nephews Jesse, Whitney, Aaron, and Clayton Marshall and their families, all of whom will carry his memory forward with love.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 1:00pm.

“A Toast to Tom” will be held at “The Farm” (Hidden Silo), 12702 E State Route 2, Freeman, MO, on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 2:30pm. Doors will open at 2pm and buffet to follow at the place that meant so much to all of us.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Tom deeply valued fairness, equality, and the protection of individual rights, making the ACLU’s mission especially meaningful. Donations may be directed to the ACLU of Missouri’s Kansas City office, which works to defend civil liberties across the state through legal action, advocacy, and community engagement.