Derrall Marshall retires as pastor of Shadow Lawn Baptist, Eight Mile

Derrall Marshall retired Feb. 27 from Shadow Lawn Baptist Church, Eight Mile.

Marshall grew up in Semmes, and accepted Jesus as his Savior Feb. 24, 1980, at Crawford Baptist Church, Mobile, where God called him to ministry July 26, 1988. He studied religion at the University of Mobile and graduated with honors from Florida Baptist Theological College, Graceville, Florida (now Baptist University of Florida), where he earned a bachelor of theology degree. He previously served as pastor of First Baptist Church Bayou La Batre and in Florida before that.

Marshall was active in associational and state convention life in both Florida and Alabama, including serving as moderator for Mobile Baptist Association and two terms on the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. He also is trained in several areas of disaster relief.

Marshall was honored with a reception and during the service on his last Sunday in the pulpit, Feb. 25. He and his wife, Sheilah, have moved to Bethlehem, Florida, to live near their two children and six grandchildren, but he plans to continue preaching and teaching.