Lee Claire Marshall

** Due to their recent experience with COVID-19 and the rising case numbers in Georgia, Leslie and Ann kindly request that all guests wear masks except when having coffee and water. Your understanding and grace are appreciated. The health and safety of family and friends is always important but especially during this difficult time. Lee C. Marshall, age 87 of Conyers, Georgia passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Lee was born in Birmingham, Michigan on August 2, 1933 to Thomas and Doris (Agar) Marshall. The family moved to Peck, MI when he was a small boy and settled in Marlette, MI in 1945. Lee attended Sandusky High School and graduated with the class of 1952. After graduation, Lee attended college at Michigan State University. He joined the USA Air Force in order to serve his country during the Korean War. After the Air Force, Lee worked in several facets of the real estate business including as a Project Manager for the State of Georgia with the Georgia State Properties Commission from which he retired in 1998 after 25 years of service. In his career with the state, Lee was a lead contributor and negotiator for many major land deals including land for the former Georgia Dome, several expansions of the Georgia World Congress Center, expansions at the Georgia Ports Authority, and preparations and land for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Lee had many hobbies including woodworking, traveling, fishing, and gardening. He made upwards of thirty birdhouses and dozens of pieces of furniture and knick knacks. He loved taking his family and friends out on the lake in his boat for fun times skiing and fishing, and taught many children and grandkids to do both activities. With gardening, Lee channeled his days on the farm growing up to cultivate his own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. He loved tilling the ground and using his tractor to get everything ready for another year's harvest. He loved his recreational vehicles starting with small campers and graduating up to Class A motorhomes. He loved planning trips with Ann; driving all over the United States; and having his wife and dog by his side Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Doris Marshall; brothers, Donald Marshall, Jerry Marshall, Dean Marshall. Lee is survived by his wife, Anna (Greene Tarrer) Marshall; children, Gary Lee Marshall and his wife Karen, Ginger Marshall Bennett and her husband Ronnie, Thomas Michael Tarrer, Jr. and his wife Dorothy, Frederick Scott Tarrer and his wife Barbara; Leslie Ann Marshall; grandchildren, Lauren Marshall Oyster and her partner Wendy; Faye Elizabeth Tarrer; James Justin Marshall; Thomas Michael Tarrer, III, Morgan Bennett Kulig and her husband Corwin, Frederick Scott Tarrer, Jr., David Andrew Tarrer; great grandchildren, Remi Oyster, Reese Oyster, Lola Oyster, Zoey Madison Cathcart, Samantha Leigh Beatenbaugh, Aiden James Lee Marshall, Ezra Marshall Tarrer, Esther Reese Kulig as well as many nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place, but a celebration of life is planned for Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM with the Eulogy taking place promptly at 1:30 PM at Scot Ward Funeral Services in Conyers, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to the Due West United Methodist Church Dementia Ministry in memory of Lee or a tribute donation in memory of Lee to the Alzheimer's Association. Due West United Methodist Church, 3956 Due West Rd., Marietta, GA 30064 C/O Dementia Ministry in Memory of Lee Marshall Alzheimer's Association Tribute Donation Anonymous or Notify, Ann Marshall. Condolences may be submitted online at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, Ga 30012. (770) 483-7216.

Lee Claire Marshall

August 2, 1933 - June 30, 2021