Rev. Samuel L. Marshall

Obituary Celebrating the Life of Rev. Samuel Lee Marshall “Faith, Family, Service” Rev. Samuel Lee Marshall, 79, passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home in Raytown, Missouri. Born in Roanoke Virginia, he was the son of the late James A. Marshall and Delia R. Marshall. His brother, James W. Marshall also preceded him in death. Samuel accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Hill Street Baptist Church of Roanoke Virginia. Samuel attended Virginia Union University and later did undergraduate study in management training. As a graduate of the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America (OIC) training program, Mr. Marshall subsequently held positions in Philadelphia, Atlanta and Kansas City as a Technical Assistance Specialist, Area Manager and Regional Director. After more than 15 years of nationwide service, Samuel assumed the responsibility of Employment and Training Administrator of the Kansas City Area Employment and Training Consortium serving Kansas City, Cass, Clay, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri. He later became the first black male to manage a Child Support Enforcement office in Missouri before retiring in 2007. Rev. Marshall was ordained as a Gospel Minister in October 1990. He was subsequently elected Missionary of the General Baptist State Convention of Missouri,Kansas and Nebraska and the Sunshine District Association. He traveled throughout the tri-state region preaching and speaking on behalf of the Convention and Association, while furthering his studies at Central Baptist Theological Seminary and Carver Bible College and Theological Seminary where he was a member of the first class to complete the course of study in Urban Ministry. Rev. Marshall subsequently organized and served as Executive Director of the Metropolitan Community and Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) overseeing the construction of several houses in proximity to Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. (Rev. Wallace S. Hartsfield, Pastor.) He also administered several programs of economic empowerment and social services under MCEDC. Rev. Marshall and his wife, Barbara united with the Friendship Baptist Church in April 2014 where he actively served as an Associate Minister under the pastorate of Rev. James A. Terrance, Jr. until his health began to decline. Nonetheless he remained a lifelong champion of social and economic justice. Rev. Marshall was always eager to mentor young men and women, tell a humorous tale and share life lessons with family and friends. He will be cherished by his devoted wife, Barbara Dodd Marshall; sons, Steven L. Marshall and Sean L. Marshall (Kansas City, Mo.); daughter, Lowynta "Wyndi" Chambers, Jefferson City, Mo; niece, Trayce A. Stanley (Rodney), Kansas City Mo.; brother-in-law, Alvin W. Dodd, Kansas City, Mo.; sister-in-law Jacqueline Dodd-Manuel, Bakersfield, Ca.; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family, friends, and acquaintances. Faith in God, love of family and service for the betterment of everyone is the legacy of Rev. Samuel L. Marshall. Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 3, 2023, 11am at Friendship Baptist Church. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rev. Samuel L. Marshall, please visit our floral store. Read More

Rev. Samuel L. Marshall

October 19, 1943 - January 24, 2023