October 30, 1925 – January 29, 2013
ANDERSON, SC - Claude Franklin Marshall, age 87, of Anderson, SC passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at his residence.
Born in Landis, NC he was the son of the late Harvey and Elsie Weaver Marshall. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II serving in the Pacific Theatre. He was a retired Physical Science Technician working in the Oceanographic Field in the United States Defense Mapping Agency, traveling world-wide with this position.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Doris Duncan Marshall of the home; two daughters, Vickie Marshall Trotter of Anderson, SC and Brenda Marshall Mullen and her husband Chris of Fredericksburg, VA; a brother, Charlie Ray Marshall of Goldsboro, NC; three grandchildren, Kelly Mullen McCoy, Gregory Thomas Trotter and Jay Scott Trotter; and three great-grandchildren, Madison McCoy, Alaina McCoy and Ashley Trotter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandchild, Bradley Michael Trotter; a son-in-law, Gerald Thomas Trotter; and a brother, George William Marshall.
The Graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Dwight Greene officiating.
The family will gather for a time of visitation following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com