Thomas Franklin Marshall

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Obituary
RushvilleRepublican.com
Published May 4, 2006

Thomas F. Marshall, 64, of Rushville, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at his residence.

Born July 21, 1941, in Rushville, he was the son of the late William F. and Alice Soukup Marshall. He married Marylu Becht June 8, 1963; she survives.

Mr. Marshall graduated from Rushville High in 1959. He then graduated from Indiana University with a BS in education in 1968. He went on to Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis and graduated with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1971. He was admitted to the Indiana State Bar in 1971 and the Florida State Bar n 1974. After graduation he practiced law in Bluffton and was prosecuting attorney in Wells County from 1972 to 1974. He then moved to Florida and practiced law from 1974 to 1976. He was appointed by Gov. Otis Bowen as Rush County Court Judge and then elected; he served until 1996. He was Rush County Public Defender from 1998 to 2003. He was a co-founder of Rush County Youth Football and helped with development of the Rush County Substance Abuse Program. He was involved in the formation of the DARE school education program in our community. He was a former longtime member of the Rotary Club and active in Elks Lodge 1307 for more than 35 years. He was a member of Antler Point Country Club, Flatrock Yacht & Bath Club, Indiana Bar Association, Florida Bar Association and Rush County Bar Association. He was a strong supporter of the RCHS Athletic Booster Club.

Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Jeff Marshall (and wife Jennie) of Wilmette, Ill., and Jim Marshall (and wife Lori) of Rushville; one brother, Bill Marshall (and wife Elsieann) of Columbus; and four grandchildren, Max and Anna Marshall, Stefanie and Lindsay Montgomery.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Rose Marie Ketchem.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Todd Funeral Home in Rushville with the Rev. Hank Anderson officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the RCHS Athletic Booster Club or to the donor?s charity of choice.

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