St. Clair County Obits

WILLIAM ELVIN MARSHALL

William Elvin Marshall
William Elvin Marshall, son of Willie and Sarah Maude Dunham Marshall, was born September 12, 1924 in St. Clair County. He departed this life February 10, 2001.
Elvin grew up with his parents and five sisters in St. Clair County. He served in WW II and attained the rank of Sergeant. He was wounded in France and received the Purple Heart. He was also awarded four Bronze Stars and numerous other medals and commendations. He was honorably discharged on October 19, 1945.
After serving in WW II, Elvin married Evelyn June Masten. They had two children, a son Bill, and daughter June. Other than living for a brief period in Colorado, they lived in St. Clair County near Osceola. They have spent over 55 years enjoying their farm, gardening, music, art, traveling, children, grandchildren, family and friends.
Elvin is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife June, of the home; three sisters, Cecil Perry of Lowry City, Alice Larsen of Osceola and Mildred Allen of Lamar; one son, Bill Marshall and his wife Jane of Clinton; one daughter, Jane Courson Nobles of St. Marks, Florida; three grandsons, Casey Charles Courson of St. Marks, Florida, and Will and John Marshall of Clinton; three great-granddaughters, Gena Land Defend of Crawfordville, Florida, Amy Lin Courson Peltier of Tallahassee, Florida, and Jill Courson Kemp of Crawfordville, Florida; four great-grandsons, Austin Peltier of Tallahassee, Florida, Dayne Land of Crawfordville, Florida, Dalton Cox of Tallahassee, Florida, and Tayle Seay of Tallahassee, Florida; one great-great-grandson, Chandler Seay of Tallahassee, Florida; and countless friends.
A memorial service for Elvin will be held Wednesday February 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with burial at a later date.