Delmas R Marshall

Delmas Ravon Marshall, Sr. was born on July 3,1944, in Wattsville, VA to the late John J. Marshall and Mildred E. Conquest-Marshall. He was the third of seven children. He began his early education in the Accomack County school system. His family moved to Delaware, where he attended H. Fletcher Brown Technical Center. "Ray", as he affectionately known was married to Denise Watson in 1963; and to this union, two sons were born. He was employed at General Motors for 45 years before retirement. Ray loved spending time with family and friends, traveling, watching TV, and listening to music; especially the Oldies on WDAS, while driving his shiny Cadillac on Sundays or having dinner. Ray could reminisce for hours about his good times spent with his cousins, McKinley, Donald, and Roland, as well as his brother Tyrone. As one of the older brothers, Ray was also responsible for looking after his younger sister, Jackie. Whom we were told, he had to take with him on many occasions; which made the first four Marshall siblings as thick as thieves. You could find them sitting around a table on weekends laughing until they were crying about something that happened in their early years. And many occasions, included their childhood friends, Herman Holloway, Jr. and Ernie Dryden. Ray later married the late Janice Washington. Ray joined the family church, Ezion - Mt Carmel United Methodist Church and became a faithful member of the Ushers Board and the United Methodist Men. It was like watching his father, who served as an usher for over 40 years. And just as his father, he took his responsibility very seriously, until his health began to fail. He loved the Lord and the Ushers Board. Early Tuesday morning, on December 12, 2023, Ray quietly slipped away to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Marshall. Three sisters, Jacqueline S. Marshall, Joyce Marshall - Bryant, and Mozella Marshall - Barry, and his oldest brother, Reginald T. Marshall. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Delmas Ravon Marshall, Jr. and Curtis E. Marshall, daughter in law Cheryl D. Marshall; 5 grandchildren, Brittany I. Marshall, Shannon T. Marshall, Derek C. Marshall, Cherelle D. Marshall, and Alexus R. Marshall. 3 great grandchildren, Jakia Howard, Jaceion Marshall, and Alanna Marshall. Brother, Michael D. Marshall, Sister, Michelle M. Marshall, and sister in law, Loretta S. Marshall. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Delmas R Marshall

July 3, 1944 - December 12, 2023