Dr. Jerry A. Marshall

Dr. Jerry Allyn Marshall, born June 27, 1938, in Brady, Texas, to Floyd and Beth Marshall, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to his community. He was the valedictorian of Melvin High School’s Class of 1956 and pursued higher education, earning an associate degree from Tarleton State University and attending Texas Tech University, before graduating with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas in 1963.

On August 16, 1959, Jerry married Mary Ann Parks of Melvin, Texas, embarking on a journey filled with love and family. He proudly served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps during the Vietnam War until 1966. Following his military service, Jerry practiced dentistry in Rotan, Texas, from 1966 until his retirement in 2012. Throughout his time in Rotan, he was deeply involved in the community, serving in leadership positions on the Rotan ISD Board of Trustees, the Rotan Lions Club, and the Rotan City Council. He was also the mayor of Rotan from 1985 to 2010. Jerry served on the executive committee for the West Central Texas Council of Governments for many years.

After retiring from dentistry, Jerry continued his commitment to service as a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, where he served as a lay pastor in McCaulley, Texas. Jerry also served on the Board of Trustees for the Butman Methodist Camp and Retreat Center, during which time he attended camp as a counselor. He was a devoted father to his two children, Jerilyn Burkhart (Glenn) of Abilene and Mark Marshall (Jennifer) of Albany, and a proud grandfather to his three grandsons, Donovan Kading, Jack Marshall, and Luke Marshall. Jerry was a lifelong sports fan who enjoyed watching football along with track and field.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann; his children; his grandchildren; and his two siblings, Jimmy Marshall of Lohn, Texas, and Sandra Wuest (Mike) of Fredericksburg, Texas. He was a loving father and a selfless servant to his church and community.

His kindness, dedication, and passion for service will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm. Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Rotan Methodist Church directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Rotan Methodist Church (P.O. Box 484, Rotan, TX 79546), Butman Methodist Camp (158 Co Rd 674, Merkel, TX 79536), or the charity of your choice.