Tommy Marshall

Mr. Dan Thomas “Tommy” Marshall, 70, of Murray, Ky., died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:45 a.m. at Spring Creek Health Care Center in Murray, Ky.
Mr. Marshall was born Dec. 5, 1939 in Murray, Ky. He was a 1957 graduate of the Murray Training School and also received a B.S. in Business in 1961, was a member of the Army ROTC where he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the Adjutant General Corp, and was also a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. While serving in the Army from 1961-1967, he achieved the rank of Captain and was stationed at various Army Bases across the U.S. When he returned to Murray State, he received a Masters of Arts in Education in 1970, as well as, the plus 30 program in 1971. Mr. Marshall was an M.S.U. financial aid fiscal officer from 1969-1973. He then began serving as superintendent of the Murray City Gas system in 1974, where he was a member of the state board of directors and president of the Kentucky Gas Association in 1982-1983. He later became superintendent of the Murray Water and Sewer system and was named City Administrator until his retirement in 1995. He was a charter member of the Murray Optimist Club in 1967 and also an officer and named Optimist of the Year. He was also a member of the Murray Rotary Club and a Rotary Foundation Harris Fellow. In addition, he also served as a board member of the Economic Development Corp. of Murray and Calloway Co., the Murray Chamber of Commerce, where he was president in 1990, and the Chamber’s Leadership Murray class of 1984. And, in 1997-2001, he served on the board of directors for the Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital. Loyal to his favorite sports, Mr. Marshall served as a baseball coach for various leagues in the Murray Calloway County Parks for over 12 years and rarely missed an MSU Basketball game. He was also of the Church of Christ faith and attended the First Christian Church of Murray, Kentucky.
Survivors include his wife, Olivia Barnett Marshall of Murray, Ky., son, Victor T. Marshall of Brentwood, Tn., daughter, Alison Marshall of Murray, Ky., and granddaughter, Lily Alexandra Sanchez of Murray, Ky. Two sisters, Anne Bonner, and Sue Cochran both of Murray, Ky., , three sisters in law, Carla Marshall of Hardin, Ky., Judith Hill of Murray, Ky., June Magness (Charles) of Mayfield, KY., and also several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Louise Salmon Marshall, and one brother, Bobby Marshall.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 17, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Murray, Ky. The Rev. Dr.Ruth Ragovin and John Dale will officiate and burial will be in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at the First Christian Church.
Expressions of sympathy may go to the following: Alzheimer’s Association,Kaden Towers, 6100 Dutchmans Lane STE 401, Louisville, Ky. 40205-3284 or the Murray-Calloway County Hospital Hospice House building fund, 803 Poplar St. Murray, Ky. 42071
Online condolences can be left at: www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com