Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of James Robert Marshall Sr.

James was born on March 22, 1985 in Eureka. He passed away in Hoopa on November 30, 2025, at the age of 40.

A loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to so many, James held his family and friends close to his heart. He found peace and joy in the outdoors. At a young age he enjoyed playing basketball, riding dirt bikes and being surrounded by his family and friends. He would surprise his children with loving gestures, providing gifts and companionship.  He was a kind-hearted soul who never hesitated to help others. He lived his life with compassion, generosity, and a quiet strength that brought comfort to those around him. Whether it was offering his time, his hands, or simply his presence, he made sure others never felt alone. He showed his love not only through words but through countless acts of care, laughter, and support. He loved deeply, gave freely, and lived with an honesty and humor that will never be forgotten. To know him was to know kindness.

Though we miss him more than words can say, his spirit lives on in the moments we shared: in family laughter and in every memory of his warm and caring heart. His legacy remains forever in the lives he touched and the hearts that hold him close.

James is survived by his children, James Jr., Joseph and Jessica Marshall. Mother Roberta Marshall (Goobi Perry), Father Jeff Marshall Sr. (Marcell Dwight), Grandmother Jane Marshall. Siblings Jena Marshall (Brandt Hostler), Jeffrey Marshall Jr. (Emilee Marshall), Jacquelene Marshall (Nate Baldy), Alyssa Jackson. Uncles and Aunties, Loren Colegrove, Robert Jackson Jr, Jody Jackson, Lovae Blake, Russell Marshall Sr. (Jeanni Marshall), Julie McIntosh, Jacqueline Alford (Les Alford), Linda Lee, Carrie Turner, Debbie Ulibarri. Nieces and Nephews, Andrew Hunsucker Jr., Poy-we-son Hunsucker, Cassandra Perry, Jaxon Hostler-Marshall, Akeera Marshall, Keylee Marshall, Taneya Marshall, Xavier Lewis, Bryson Lewis, Amaya Lewis, Izaeliya Baldy, Uonashca Parker, Nevayla Jackson, Noah and Novaleigh Ammon. We will be welcoming his first granddaughter in March of 2026.

He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Robert Carl Jackson Sr. and Alberta Faye Jackson, Paternal Grandpa, James Eugene Marshall III. Uncles, Jerry Davis, James Jackson. Nephews, Romeo Wes-kwe-loy, Allen and Lane Baldy. Cousins Lawrence Marshall, Peter Stewart and Terrance Davis.

James came from a large family if we’ve forgotten anybody, we apologize.

Wake will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 8 p.m. located at the Jackson’s residents, on Mill Creek Road.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, on Pine Creek Road/Hwy 96. Following, we will have his last walk from the Church to his Burial at Hoopa Tribal Cemetery.

Reception to follow located at the Hoopa Fire House. We ask everyone to bring a dish to share as we say our final farewells, food can be dropped off Thursday at the Fire House.

Father • Brother • Son • Friend

I am not gone—
I’m just in a different form.
Look for me in your heart and you will find me
in the love we shared
and the memories that stay warm.

When tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart.
Every time you think of me,
I’m right there in your heart.

I live on in my children,
in my family who loves me,
and in every life I touched.
So when tears fall, look toward the heavens—
you’ll feel me near,
smiling down from God’s gentle light.

Pall Bearers:

Jeff Marshall Sr., James Marshall Jr., Joseph Marshall, Jeffrey Marshall Jr., Loren Colegrove, Robert Jackson Jr,. Jody Jackson, Andrew Hunsucker Jr., Poy-we-son Hunsucker, Xavier Lewis, Goobi Perry, Johnny Blake, Whits Marshall, Alex Perry, Denny Colegrove, Rico Tello.

Honorary Pall Bearers:

David Hostler, Joey Montgomery, Isaac Bussell, Richie Nixon, Russell Marshall Sr., RJ Marshall, Ben Marshall, Keenan Stewart, Gordy Stewart, Richie Stewart, Eric Blake, Jason Marshall, Brandt Hostler, Nate Baldy, Bryson Lewis, Jordan Hailey, Lawrence Orcutt, Billy Matilton.