Charles William Lee Marshall

Charles William Lee Marshall, 82, of Henderson, Kentucky departed this life on July 8, 2024. Charles was one of the most gifted athletes in local sports history. He was a four-year basketball starter for the Bisons and quarterbacked the 1959 Douglas football team to second place in the Class A State Championships. He was named to several all-state teams following a basketball career in which he scored 1,875 points ranking among the top five all-time local scorers. Charles also led his team in rebounding and assists as a guard. He played collegiately at Gonzaga, where he led the team in scoring as a freshman.

Charles worked for many years on the assembly line at Whirlpool before becoming an Iron Worker, where he retired after 20 years.

At an early age, Charles joined Calvary Baptist Church and remained a member until his death. In his spare time, Charles enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as supporting his grandkids at their various sporting events. But, most of all, Charles enjoyed riding around in his car sightseeing.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Marshall; his parents, Joseph Marshall and Silverine Hairlson; his stepfather, Albert Hairlson; and two brothers, Rodney and Bobby Marshall.

Charles is survived by his eight children: Darlene LaGrone, Felita Langley, Melissa Marshall, Cara Bushrod (Roman), Alison McKinney (Dwayne), Rodney Cosby, Tori Green (Jerome) and Kristin Benders (Rueben); seventeen grandchildren: Erika Foster, Nichole LaGrone, Simone McNary (Sheldon), Kenneth Langley, Bryce Langley, Landon Langley (Jordyn), De’Ayra Henderson (Darius), Raven Hardin, Ashia Bushrod, Shaniqua Lewis, Matthew McMorris, Michael McMorris, Ethan Campbell, Kennedy Cosby, Ja’Tylen Green, Atylia Green and Gianna Benders along with a host of great-grandchildren; aunts, Pearl and Nellie Turner; sister-in-law, Donna Marshall; niece, Laura Marshall; many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Public Condolences will be held from 11:00 a.m.-12 Noon at Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church. The family will have a private funeral service followed by a gathering for family and friends on Wednesday, July 17th from 2 pm-5 pm at Charles’ home at 27 S. Julia St. in Henderson, Kentucky.