Ralph Melvin Marshall Jr.

To win we must lose.

To live we must die to self, and live for Christ.

Ralph Melvin Marshall, Jr. passed from this life to His eternal home in Heaven, on November 30, 2023, at the age of 88. Born January 22, 1935 in Dallas, Texas. He attended Forest Avenue High School, where he met many lifelong friends.

Preceding him in death, are his parents Melvin Ralph Marshall, Dorothy E. Marshall, sisters Carol Ruth Jett and Katheryn Sue Marshall.

He is survived by his wife Joy Kovar Sharp, brothers Jeffrey Lynn Marshall, and Gilbert Scott Marshall, Beloved children Karen Kim Oliver, Tracy Lynn Severtson, James Jay Marshall and Terry Loraine Henley. A multitude of Grandchildren and Great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff of The Oaks at Liberty Grove for their compassion, care, and respect. Thank you to the employees of Big State Meat Co., for their dedication and service to Ralph, who served as CEO for over 60 years. His dedication and passion will forever live on as a legacy in our hearts.

Family and Friends will gather at 10 am on Saturday, December 9th 2023 at Grove Hill Funeral Home located at 3920 Samuell Blvd Dallas, Texas.

Donations in lieu of flowers to: The American Heart Association located at 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231.

https://www.heart.org/