Marshall Louis Russell 50, of Lexington Park, MD died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born January 31, 1961 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Vivian Inez Watts (Rothwell) of Great Mills, MD and the late Bennie Louis Russell.

He attended the public school systems in St. Mary's County, Maryland and Goldsboro, North Carolina. Marshall was a prolific football player during his younger days wearing his infamous number "88". He was often referred to as the Minister of Offense when he dominated play with his candied ability to make big plays. He was not only a star player at Great Mills High School; he went on to play "All Army" football during his military tour serving with the 82nd Airborne located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He loved his music, especially the soul group "Parliament Funkadelic". Marshall enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sharing stories and memories... told by all. Marshall was a father who loved his children, Marcus Russell (Deceased) and Rasheeda Best.

Marshall leaves to cherish in his loving memories; his daughter-Rasheeda(Mike); mother- Vivian Inez Watts, stepfather-(John Bernard Barnes); brother-David Barnes(Angela); brother- Wayne Barnes (Denise); brother-Mike Barnes; ); sister- Darlene Barnes; brother-Andre Barnes (Glenda); sister-Celeste Barnes; sister-Dinah Horton; brother-Ivan Barnes(Sylvia); sister-Connie Hall(Darrell); sister-Cecelia Brigham; sister-Cassandra Woodland(Kevin); brother-Bruce Rothwell(finance'-Connie); brother-Larvell Rothwell(Allison); brother-Matthew Allen brother-Brian Rothwell; sister-LaShelle Taylor and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. the Zion United Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD. Friends and family will be received at the church from 10:00 am to time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.