Funeral service for Willie George Marshall, Saturday, September 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m., Moses Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Nathaniel Irvin, officiating

Saturday, September 13,1997 11:00 A.M.
Moses Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Nathaniel Irvin, Officiating

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On 8 September 1997, le rCOrQC flrsia, departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A native Augustan, he was the son of the late Mrs. Mattie Noble Marshall and Mr. Luther Marshall.
He affiliated with Moses Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. R. B. Bush at an early age. This was his familys church and he remained an active member throughout his life, serving for a brief period on the Trustee Board. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 20 led by the late Scout Master Julius Collins and attained the rank of Life Scout. He received his formal education at Immaculate Conception Academy in Augusta where he was lovingly nicknamed Goose because of his basketball skills. His mother moved to Philadelphia, PA when he was very young. He had fond memories of those summers he spent with her in that historical city, a city where he developed a great interest in history.
He continued his education at South Carolina State College where he received the Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees. He was member of the Immaculate Conception Academy Alumni Club, South Carolina State Universitys Alumni Club, the National Teachers Association, the Georgia Retired Teachers Association and a devoted and Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He enjoyed very much presenting the fraternitys rich history.
In an American History class at South Carolina State College he met Betty Lawton. They were later married and from this union one daughter, Dianne, was born. He served eighteen months in the United States Army. His teaching career took him to the High Schools of Gaffney and Cross, South Carolina, Levi White Elementary School, Tutt High and Middle Schools, Sand Bar Ferry Junior High and A.R. Johnson Science and Engineering Magnet High School in Augusta, Georgia. He was named Richmond Countys Teacher of the Year for the 1967-68 School Year.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Dianne; one half brother, Luther, New York City; two aunts, Mary Lizzie Brown, Augusta, GA; and Lula (Leroy) Hudson, Chicago, IL; two uncles, Johnnie Noble and Rufus Cole, Sr., Augusta, GA; and several faithful cousins and friends.
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come unto condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." John 5:24

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Reverend Gregory A. Young, Presiding
Prelude ............................... Mrs. Virginia Bush
Processional ................... Moses Baptist Church Choir "In Times Like These"
Scriptures Old Testament.......................... Rev. Ethoin Rowe
Tabernacle Baptist Church New Testament................... Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Dunn
Thankful Baptist Church
Prayer ........................... Rev. Enoch Ward, Pastor First Metropolitan Baptist Church
Selection ..................... Moses Baptist Church Choir "Amazing Grace"
Remarks Dea. Fred Stallings - Moses Baptist Church Mr. Bernard Morgan
Acknowledgements ........................ Mr. James Hill
Solo ................................ Mrs. Juanita Kenner Mrs. Phillis Clark, Accompanist
Tribute ................................ Mr. George Mays
Eulogy ........................ Rev. Nathaniel Irvin, Pastor Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Recessional ................... Moses Baptist Church Choir "Ill Fly Away"
Interment .................... Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens

Deacon Billy Smith Deacon Edward Brooks
Mr. Devant C. Bush

Deacon Waverly Walton Dr. Robert R. Bush, Jr.
Mr. Ovanual C. Bush

Deacons and Trustees of Moses Baptist Church Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
South Carolina State University Alumni Immaculate Conception Academy Alumni

Moses Baptist Church Thankful Baptist Church
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Our heartfelt thanks to all of those who exhibited sincere concern during these trying times. Your cards, visits, flowers, food, prayers and well wishes were all very comforting.
. . . THE FAMILY
"Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. " Hebrews 13: 1-2
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Services Entrusted To The Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment
930 DAntignac Street - Augusta, Georgia
"When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful"