One of the truly great men I have had the opportunity to have known in my life was a man by the name of J.C. Marshall. He wasn't a politician, an astronaut, a general, or a man of great material wealth but he was a great man because his wealth lay in his family and his hard work.
He was a memorable character not only in Canoe but in the surrounding area. When many men would sink into despair over loss or financial woes, JC always had a smile and an infectious laugh that ensured no room was going to be quite for long.
Canoe, Alabama is fortunate to have had several notable residents of such ren...