Willie James Marshall, Sr

Willie James Marshall, Sr age 47 of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Hot Springs died March 31, 2018. He was born December 29, 1970 in Hot Springs to Margaret Ann Marshall and Willie James McCoy. He was a baptized believer in Jesus Christ. Willie attended the Hot Springs School System and graduated from Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, NC. He joined the United States Army and served our country for twenty years retiring as a Master Sergeant. While serving in the military he was a highly decorated solider. He was awarded a Purple Heart due to injuries received as a result of hostile enemy action. Willie loved boxing and was followed in his father's footstep and coached boxing. He loved sports and most of all spending time with his family. Survivors include his beloved children, Jasmine (Kendall Abel) Marshall and Willie James Marshall; granddaughter, Amber Skyann; father, Willie James McCoy (Dr. Janice McCoy, PhD); siblings, Daniel Johnson, Dr. Dorian McCoy, PhD (Carrie), Roderick McCoy (Tonya), Quentin McCoy (Eric), William McCoy (Tonya), Jeremy McCoy, Estra Barton (George), Paula Greathouse, Anita Douglas (Brian) and Tara Wesson-Miller (LaKeshia); a host of extended family and friends. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at St. Mark Baptist Church 542 Crescent Ave, Hot Springs. Burial will be at 12:00 PM in the Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.