Donnie Ray Marshall

Donnie Ray Marshall, 64, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away on January 8, 2026.

Donnie was born on July 13, 1961, to the late Jerald Marshall and the late Virginia Marshall. He was a fun-loving man, full of life and always joking, with a kind heart and a willingness to help anyone in need. 

Donnie had a deep love for music and especially enjoyed playing the drums. He was active in his church, faithfully serving by playing the drums, and found joy in worship through music. Above all, Donnie loved his children, his family, and his friends dearly.

He is survived by his children, Donnie Marshall Jr., Kayla Warner, and Daniel Warner; and his siblings, Erma Jean Weathersby (Edgar) of Chicago, Illinois, Freddie Marshall of Detroit, Michigan, Sterling Wayne Marshall of Fordyce, Arkansas, Amy Marshall of Fordyce, Arkansas, and Maynie Marshall-Evans (Gene) of Toledo, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerald Marshall and Virginia Marshall; and his siblings, Thomas Ceasar, James Marshall, and Jerald Marshall Jr.

Submitted by the Marshall Family