Donald Marshall

DURHAM-Donald Wayne Marshall, 75, went home to see and be with his creator and rejoice with him forever on Sunday, December 18, 2011 after fighting a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Native of Hampton, VA. Loving husband, father and grandfather, served 23 years in the USCG, before retiring to Durham in 1975 where he continued to work at General Electric , Henry Wurst , JMC) and Goodwill Industries. He was also a Mason since 1961, member of the American Legion, and also a member of the United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Assoc. Donald Marshall was preceded in death by his mother, Clydie Marshall Jackson and sister Carol Matthews. As well as his father William J. and mom Elizabeth Marshall.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ann Clayton Marshall who cared for him at home until his departure from this earth. Three sons, Billy, Dennis and Michael Marshall. One daughter, Joni Marshall Inscoe, Ex-son-in-law, Randy Inscoe, and nine grandchildren, two brothers, Timmy Marshall of Elkins, VA; John Marshall of Millsboro, DE; two sisters, Peggy Brady and Pat Gaines of Georgetown, Delaware. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Chaplin Dave Fox will officiate. There will be no reception following service at home,upon family request.Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to: Liberty Hospice, 4321 Medical Park Dr., Suite 101, Durham, NC 27702. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.