Gordon Ray Marshall

Gordon Ray Marshall, age 80, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born May 9, 1943 in Avon Park, Florida to the late Henry and Ruby (Campbell) Marshall. He was a lifelong resident of Avon Park, a member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church and a veteran serving in Vietnam in the Air Force. Gordon was a vibrant member of the community, serving as mayor of Avon Park, and a Little League coach for many years. He is survived by his Wife – Jo-Ann Marshall of Avon Park, FL; Son – Andrew D. Marshall (Jennifer) of Avon Park, FL; Daughter – Rebecca Elyse Harris (Jeff) of Oak Grove, MO; Sister – Myrna Cobb of Avon Park, FL; Grandchildren – Sarah, Aaron, Nathan, Shelby, Kaitlyn, Sadie, Isabelle, Bo, Matthew, and Arya; Great-Grandchildren – Eva and Christian. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his Sisters – Emily Hopson and Shirley Sircy; Brothers – Charles Marshall, J.C. Marshall, Walter Marshall, and Glenn Marshall; Grandson – Christian Marshall. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:00am at Florida Avenue Baptist Church with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Bougainvillea Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 E. Circle St.
Avon Park, FL  33825
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com