John Lester Marshall

Mr. John Lester Marshall, age 76, of Molena, passed away October 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. John grew up in the East Griffin and High Falls areas. For 47 years he worked in the textile industry. He began at Dundee #5 and retired from 1888 Mills. He enjoyed fishing, picnicking and sharing stories about his childhood and working at the mill.

He was a father to not only to his own children, but to many of his nieces, nephews, and his children’s friends who were at his home on weekends and during the summers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ernest Marshall and Mary Castleberry Marshall, sisters and brothers, Peggy, Diane, David, Nancy, Bonnie and Ted, and his close friends, Glenn Bunn and David Turner.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years and 7 months: Darlene Marshall; children: Christy Sandy (Lee), Amanda Wester (Terry), and James Marshall (Jennifer); grandchildren: Tyler Goins (Michelle), Cody Goodman (Josie), Jake Allison (Lacie Jones), Andrew Marshall (Brooke), James Marshall (Alley), Liam Sandy, and Jayden Marshall (Harley Unger); great-grandchildren: Aiden, Anna, Addy, Lylah, Taya, Camden, Jeter, Owen, Magnolia who is due in December and Keelyn who is due in February; sisters: Barbara Smith and Helen Anderson (Ricky); many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life and picnic for John will be held a later date.