Marshall Hallie Carroll

Marshall Hallie Carroll, age 86, passed away on May 5, 2026. Marshall was born on April 13, 1940, to Mary and Hallie Carroll, and he never strayed far from where he was born. He loved the land, country life, and the community around him, remaining rooted there his whole life. As he put it, “I never went far in life.” Marshall lived many chapters in one lifetime. As a young man, he raced cars and, according to his wife, he thought he was James Dean. Once he came screeching into his parents’ backyard to hide his car behind the house, narrowly escaping the local law, who did not care much for his driving. Later, he settled down with the love of his life, Virginia O’Kane. They were married for 54 years and built a life together that included two sons and two granddaughters. Marshall remained devoted to Virginia until her passing in 2021. Marshall was always a businessman and entrepreneur at heart and started several businesses over the years. But more than anything, he always needed to stay busy. He was usually out of the house early, running his businesses, working on a project, improving a property, or researching family history. He was a builder by nature and spent much of his life remodeling, repairing, and improving the places around him. Friends and family also knew Marshall had a soft heart for animals and little children. Marshall devoted himself to historical preservation and community leadership through the Sons of Confederate Veterans, where he helped grow and lead Finley’s Brigade. He was especially proud of the relationships he built there and the work done to preserve historic cemeteries and local history throughout the region. Faith was a constant throughout Marshall’s life. Early in life, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior, and for many years he served as a deacon at New Hope Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, Marsha, Troy, and Matt; his two granddaughters, Victoria and Maryelle; his brother, Wayne; and his mother, Mary. Visitation will be held at Bevis Funeral Home on Monday, May 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral and graveside services will be held at the Carroll family home on May 12 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the New Hope Church Cemetery Fund. Rocky Bevis and Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) are assisting the Carroll family with their arrangements.

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Marshall Hallie Carroll

April 13, 1940 - May 5, 2026