Robert Emerson Marshall, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born August 29, 1931, in Shelbyville, the son of Lewis C. and Dorothy F. (Mahin) Marshall. On November 1, 1969, he married Karen Lou Keiter, and she survives.
In addition to Karen, Robert is survived by his daughter, Mary D. Marshall of Valdosta, Georgia; and son, Matthew R. Marshall and wife, Rachel A. Cragun Marshall, of Valdosta; and grandchildren, Amelia Marshall, Colin Marshall and Adelaide Marshall.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In 1949, Robert graduated as the valedictorian of his senior class at Shelbyville High School. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Indiana University where he was a member of the Acacia Fraternity. Robert also attended Indiana University School of Law and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1956. After graduation from Law School, he served as a Staff Judge Advocate in the U.S. Air Force for two years while stationed in Youngstown, OH. He returned to Shelbyville where he practiced law for over 50 years, retiring in 2009.
Robert was a member of Lewis Creek Baptist Church, serving as Moderator and past Deacon, and a fifth generation Marshall to live in Shelby County. He also served in various roles within the Shelbyville Kiwanis Club, Shelbyville City Library Board, Elk's Club, and Murat Shrine Club. He was a member and past president of the Shelby County Bar Association; the Indiana State Bar Association where he served as past chairman of the publicity and public relations committees; the American Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section; the American Association of Trial Lawyers; and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
He was a devout (and very vocal) fan of Indiana University Basketball as well as an avid golfer.
He also leaves behind his granddogs, Paddington Bear and Foxx.
Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Harvey Taylor officiating.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewis Creek Baptist Church, 1400 E 600 S, Waldron, Indiana 46182.
Online condolences may be shared with Robert’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
