Douglas “Sonny” Marshall, Jr. a.k.a. Pop, Poppy, our dearly beloved father, and grandfather, was called home on Sunday September 29, 2024. Douglas was born on December 14, 1933, in Warrenton, Virginia to the late Douglas and Marion Marshall, Sr. 

Douglas attended Fauquier County schools. When he was a young man he worked with thoroughbred horses and traveled to many tracks along the east coast. He was employed by Gay Oldsmobile in Warrenton before working at the Warrenton Training Center until he retired in 2002. 

Douglas married Gertude Starks on August 6, 1959, and from the union, four children were born: Brenda, Evelyn, Douglas III, and Dale. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie of 60 years and leaves behind his daughters, Brenda and Evelyn of Warrenton and Dale of District Heights, Maryland; one son, Douglas III (Anne) of Marshall, Virginia; his brother Lenard (Linda) Marshall of Orange, Virginia and his sister-in-law Pamela Davis of Brandy Station, Virginia. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren who were the light in his eyes. In addition to his parents and his wife, Douglas was preceded in death by his sisters Elizabeth Pendleton and Marion Shanks as well as his brother Robert Marshall. 

Sonny enjoyed spending time at the drag races when he was younger and always made sure the car was clean before a run. The race season was over just in time for his real passion and that was being a fan of the Washington Redskins. Win or lose he was always a fan. 

God has touched him, and he is at rest with no more worries and at peace now. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. A funeral service follows at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Elder Daryl Herder presiding, followed by interment at Bright View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request that you make a contribution to Hospice of the Piedmont, Charlottesville, VA. A repass will follow afterwards at the Moser House in Warrenton, VA.

Online condolences may be left at moserfuneralhome.com