Troy Maurice Marshall was born on February 16, 1986, in Evanston, Illinois. Troy was the second child born to Darlene Marshall. Troy was educated through the Evanston public school system. He attended Oakton Elementary School, Chute Middle School and Evanston Township High School.
Troy was employed by several different companies; but his most rewarding job was being a great father, a loving little big brother and beloved friend to many. Troy was all about family. He was the glue that kept them together and the leader that kept everyone in line. He was a man ofmany hats; loving father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and true friend. Troy had a passion for cooking, he loved to BBQ and use his smoker.
Troy was known as "The Life of the Party" and the "#1 Stunna. " He loved getting dressed looking like he was a cover model for GQ magazine. If you weren't dressed as good as him, you weren't on nothing. Troy also enjoyed traveling and took a special liking to California.
Troy was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lallie Marshall; grandfather, Curtis Venson; mother, Darlene Marshall; aunts, Billie Jean and Charlene Marshall; nephews Davion Marshall and Aquan Lewis; and niece, Savannah Marshall. Troy leaves to cherish his memory his loving fiancee Ashley Smith, his children Travion La 'Troy Marshall, Ameer Maurice Marshall, and Ameeria Latrice Marshall; sister Charlotte Marshall, nieces, La 'Nia Marshall, Julissa Tate; nephews, Tre 'mayne Marshall and Justin Tate; great nephew, Kyrie Marshall; aunts; Cindy/Mark) Vincent, Lois Marshall, and Mattie Young; uncles Willie/Kim) Marshall, Herman Marshall; cousins Lennie/Yolanda), Angel, Nicole, Marcus ( Angel), Gewanna, Vera, Keysha, and Desiree Marshall, and Latoya(Rey)Catuy, special friends and lifelong brothers Craig Story, Ralph "Snoop" Edwards, Sean "Duke" Nelson, and Lashantae Johnson, and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Mr. Philip L. Gillette ~ Funeral Director
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