We wish to extend our hearty thanks and appreciation to those who called at the house to pay their respects, to those who went to the church to view the remains, to those whose messages of condolence to sympathy, to those who sent beautiful floral designs, to those men, representatives of the Colored Men’s Business Exchange and the Board of Stewards of Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, who so tenderly and gallantly bore the body of our dead husband and father, in short to all who helped to make our burden lighter during our moments of sadness and sorrow.

 

By wife and children of T. G. Marshall.

We wish to notify the public that the business will be carried on as usual and all efforts will be put forth to give as efficient and prompt service as formerly.

The funeral of Thorney G. Marshall, who died suddenly at his home, 535 Dolphin street, Sunday afternoon, was held at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. M. J. Naylor, officiating. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

 

Mr. Marshall was in apparently good health, and had been chatting with his family, after coming from church and partaking of dinner. His death came as a distinct shock to his large circle of friends. For a number of years he had been in the grocery business, starting on Somerset street and moving to the Dolphin street place 16 years ago. His business grew steadily and he probably had the largest grocery business among the race in this city. He was a believer in advertising and ascribed much of his success in business in the public know what he had for sale.

 

The deceased was born in New Church, Va., 65 years ago, but had not lived there for years. He was an active member of Sharp Street Church, and was a steward there at the time of his death.

 

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Marshall; four sons, William C., Thorogood, Cyrus and Thomas Roy; three daughters, Misses Mary E., Annabel and Margaret Marshall, and two grandchildren.