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MR. JAMES EDWARD MARSHALL

Passed 04/18/2026

Obituary For MR. JAMES EDWARD MARSHALL

James Edward Marshall was born June 9, 1946, and departed this life on April 18, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

James was raised and educated in Anson County. Upon graduating high school, he served in the US Army. After his military service, for several years he lived in New York and loved to talk about his time spent there. He later returned to Wadesboro where he worked and retired from Hornwood Manufacturing.

James is predeceased by his parents, Lester and Georgianna Marshall, brother Freddie Marshall, sisters, Rosa Harrison and Edna Grace Marshall.

He is survived by his life partner, Carolyn Colson, brother, Leroy Marshall (Linda), sisters, Helena Hailey and Mamie Lee, and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Caroilina. Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Polkton, North Carolina.

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On behalf of the staff at the Laurels of Chatham, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy. Mr. Marshall was a patient at our facility and he will be deeply missed. It was a pleasure to have known him for the little time that we did. Prayers to the family.

Kimberly Street, Admissions Coordinator @ Laurels of Chatham

So Sorry to hear of Jake passing, he was a good neighbor from the neighborhood (Rutherford), he was definitely a cool dude.

Mary (Lois) Holmes

Condolences to the entire family..rest in peace James

Carolyn Ratliff

Prayers and condolences to the family with ❤️

David and Mary Liles

My condolences to the family praying 🙏

Lydia Allen

On behalf of Myself and the staff of the Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those affected by this loss. We stand with our community in offering comfort, strength, and support, and we hope you find peace in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.

Sheriff Scott Howell

Leroy and Helena, I am so sorry to hear about your brother Jake. We grew up on White Store Road picking blackberry, working in the bowling alley, shooting marbles and playing baseball. Jake was the catcher and he caught without a face mask. He was my friend and my classmate (Class of 1964) and I will surely miss him. Johnny Johnson

Johnny Johnson

So sorry for your loss. We pray for God to wrap His loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time.

Randy, Lavonda, and Marissa Jones

So Sorry 😢 for your loss.

Deacon Thomas Vance McCoy Sr.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

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