James L. Marshall Sr.,

The Marshall , Page and Gibson families announce with profound regrets the home going of James L. Marshall Sr., on June 09, 2008 in Minneapolis , MN .

James Marshall was born in the City of Marshall on April 5th, 1929 to the union of John H. Marshall and Mary Page. He was one of the few Liberian journalists of his time. He worked for the Liberian Star and later became editor of that prestigious news paper. James later moved to Yekepa, Lamco where he headed the Public Relations Department. The Liberian Government later called upon him to serve as Assistant Minister for Public Affairs in the Foreign Ministry. He remained in that position until the 1980 coup and exiled to the United States .

James leaves to mourn three sons, James Marshall (Dawn), Jon Marshall (Laura) and Leo. One daughter Yvette, eight grand children, 2 great grandchildren; and a host of family in Liberia and the United States .

Memorial Service will be held on June 14, 2008 at 5pm.

Brooklyn Park Chapel

7835 Brooklyn Blvd.

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Contact

• Fulinia Williams 678-482-7507
• William Shelton 909-947-6686