Marshall Calhoun

McNeill

Marshall Calhoun McNeill, a loving husband and Papa, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina entered his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the age of 87.

Marshall was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the son of the late John Henry McNeill and the late Eloree Sims McNeill. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 60 years: Mrs. Katie Sue McElyea McNeill; and his twin brother: Michael McNeill.

Marshall was a 1958 graduate of Fairforest High School. He lived a life of service to others. After his high school graduation, he served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was stationed in Korea and Germany before he was honorably discharged. After returning home from the military he went to work with Spartanburg City Fire Department where he served his community for 29 years before retiring. Marshall was a member of Northbrook Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a member of the Bound Sunday School Class. He was a strong man of faith and was a member of Gideons International. He had an impact on a lot of lives and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.

Left to cherish his many memories are his nephews: Robert Johnson (Cathleen) and Evan McNeill; a niece: Marie Hanson (Michael); his chosen family member: Jeff Eubanks (Torrie); and eight grandchildren and one great grandson; his great nieces and nephews: Jenna, Andrew, Tommy, Connor, Brenden, Bella, and Alicia. Alicia’s children: Storm, Belize - deceased, Chance, Zamion, and Kendall.

The Funeral service to celebrate the life of Marshall Calhoun Marshall will be held at 12:30 PM at Northbrook Baptist Church on Monday, October 19, 2026, 1881 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. Rev. Benny Green and Rev, Jeff Eubanks will officiate the service. The family will greet friends between 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM prior to the service. He will be laid to rest by his late wife in Fort Prince Memorial Gardens at 2:00 PM. Military Honors and the ringing of the bell by the Spartanburg City Fire Department will be observed.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for memorials made in Marshall’s memory to Northbrook Baptist Church or the Gideons International.