Merda Marshall

Merda Jefferson Marshall Jr., 81, died 7:52 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born October 23, 1935 in Circleville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Merda Marshall Sr. and Edna (Tomlinson) Marshall. On May 16, 1961 was united in marriage to Sharon (Yeager) Marshall of Columbus, Ohio. Surviving in addition to his wife are his children Merda J. Marshall III (Cheri), Charles Brian Marshall (Rhonda), Danny L. Marshall (Shawna), Randy R. Marshall (Michelle), Karen Marshall, Michael E. Steele, Sonny Marshall, special grand daughter Destiny Marshall. He has 25 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with burial to follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.