Elder Truman Marshall transitioned on Sunday May 22, 2022. Truman was born on March 25, 1931 to the late Mark and Lillian Roland Marshall in Carthage, AR. He was the thirteenth of seventeen children.

Truman accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age.

Truman attended Malvern Colored School in Malvern, Arkansas. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Truman received his Doctor of Divinity from the International Christian University – Chesapeake, Virginia in 2006. After retiring from TRW Corporation, Truman entered into full time ministry of pastoring.

Truman rededicated his love and devotion to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He then became a servant in the Army of the Lord. He served as a Deacon and Trustee under his brother Elder Jewell 'JC' Curtis Marshall ministry before accepting his calling into ministry as a pastor. Truman first appointment was to Amos Tabernacle Church of God in Christ under Bishop Dewitt Burton for a year and half.

On March 4, 1977 upon the inspiration from God the Millennium Neighborhood Church held his first prayer meeting at Elder Truman and Sister Stella Marshall home. Through prayer and persistence of Elder Marshall and the saints God opened doors. They moved to several locations prior to the purchase of an edifice at 158 Adams Steelton, Pennsylvania on December 1979. He continued Pastoring Millennium until he made the decision to return back to his hometown of Malvern, Arkansas in March 2018. During his membership in the Church of God in Christ Church he served as State President of the Evangelism Department, Vice President of the Harrisburg, PA and Ministerial Alliance, he was faithful in the Eastern Jurisdiction and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jurisdiction under Bishop O.T. Jones Jr. and Bishop Benjamin Ravenell in the Sunday School Department, Truman also served in Steelton, PA as a spiritual advisor to several Mayors. He worked with H.O.P.E. (Holy Organization Pentecostal Endeavors). Upon his arrival to Malvern he united with Westside Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Superintendent James Sanders where he was a faithful traveling partner and devoted member until his health decline.

Truman was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Stella Marshall; siblings: Audrey Marshall, Ophelia M Grove, Theodore "Odie" M Cooksey, Daniel Mashall,Coy Marshall, Mark "Buddy" Marshall Jr, Rosalee M Barnes, Samuel Marshall, Ollivie M Jackson, Jewell "JC" Curtis Marshall, Johnny Marshall, Melvin Marshall, Deola Marshall, Horace O' Dean Marshall, Hester Lee M Summerville; step daughter: Deborah Edwards.

Truman memories will be treasured by his sister Willie B Marshall Booth and her husband Roscoe Booth; devoted nieces: Phyllis B Murdock, Stefania Booth, Barbara Booth, Sandy Clegg Ladd; children: Elder Casey (Carolyn) Perkins, Trudy "Christie" Marshall, Elder Jamie (Amy) Marshall, Lalexandra D "Penny:" Johnson, Jefferey Ware; sister: in law Larrue Marshall; step daughter: Dr. Denise Thomas a host of other family.

A Veteran's Prayer

Dear Lord, We honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country's heritage, for all of us. Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made for their many different contributions to America's victories over tyranny and oppression. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

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