Marshall Ervin Jr

Marshall Samual Ervin Jr., 38, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on September 8, 2022. A devoted husband and loving father to two daughters, Marshall combined deep care for his family with a steady dedication to public service. After joining the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office in 2012, he served for a decade, earning the respect of colleagues and the gratitude of the community he protected.

Friends and family recall Marshall for his reliability and the quiet strength he brought to both work and home. He met his future wife while they were high school classmates, a bond that grew into a family-centered life shaped around his daughters and the everyday rhythms of parenthood. Those who knew him speak of a man who took pride in doing his job well and who prioritized being present for his loved ones.

Marshall’s service extended beyond duty: he was part of a community of first responders whose professionalism and compassion touched many lives. The outpouring of support and the many tributes offered after his death reflected how much he meant to colleagues, neighbors, and the families he served.

His passing leaves a profound absence for his family and for the department he served. In honoring Marshall’s memory, friends and community members remember a caring father, a committed husband, and a public servant who approached his responsibilities with seriousness and heart. He will be remembered for the quiet ways he cared for others and for the deep ties he shared with family and community.