Lynn Marshall's Obituary
Funeral services for Lynn Marshall will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Wednesday beginning at 1:00 PM. Mr. Marshall passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his home after a long illness.
Lynn was born on July 27th, 1948, in Leonard TX to parents Raymond and Barbara Marshall. He graduated from Leonard High School in 1966 and then attended East Texas State University to become an educator. He spent many years as a teacher, coach, and principal before becoming a school superintendent. Lynn was a school superintendent at Avery ISD, Como-Pickton ISD, and Pittsburg ISD. After he retired the first time, Lynn went back to work as an assistant superintendent at Waxahachie ISD and most recently, Longview ISD. He retired from Longview ISD after 45 years in public education. He made countless friendships while working in public education and really enjoyed visiting with those he was able to maintain contact.
Lynn was preceded in death by his father. Lynn is survived by his mother; Barbara Marshall of Bonham, TX; wife, Laurice Marshall of Longview, TX; sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Shanna Marshall of Palestine, TX and Judd and Courtney Marshall of Mount Pleasant, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Hannah and Nate Coleman of Paris, TX; brother and sister-in-law; Russell and Laquita Marshall of Greenville, TX, grandchildren: Tanner Marshall, Quinn Marshall, Tenley Marshall, Addison Coleman, Rilen Coleman, and Harper Coleman; nephew and wife; Chris and Kim Marshall of Southlake, TX; and niece and husband; Carolyn and Sky Miller of Monument, CO.
Lynn loved to hunt and fish and attended many sporting events over the years, until his health began to fail. He also enjoyed watching westerns and he loved his dog, Dixie. He will be greatly missed.
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