FUNERAL SERVICE 
FOR 
PASTOR FREDDIE MARSHALL 
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 - 11:30 AM 
HISTORIC MT. PLEASANT M, B, CHURCH 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 
DR. ARTIS CARSWELL, OFFICIATING 
INTERMENT 
Historic Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church Cemetery 
OBITUARY 
Pastor Freddie Marshall was bom to the late Dave and Lula Marshall on 
December 30, 1933 in Bulloch County, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest 
on April 28, 2016 after an extended illness. Pastor Marshall Joined the 
United States Anny, where he proudly served with honor and distinction and 
received an Honorable Discharge. In his free time, he loved to work with his 
hands and enjoyed being outdoors. You would often find him in the yard 
tinkering, fixing things or planting and cultivating his garden. He was a 
diesel mechanic and a Logger by trade. Pastor Marshall never met a stranger. 
His smile and jokes brought comfort and laughter to many. At an early age 
he joined Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Claxton, GA and 
attended regularly until he accepted his call to the ministiy. 
Pastor Marshall was a loving and faithful Pastor and was the Pastor of St. 
Williams Missionary Baptist Church Reidsville, GA where he served for 15 
years and he was Pastor at Beulah #1 Missionaiy Baptist Church, Mendes, 
GA and served there for 10 years. He touched so many lives during his 
ministry, devoted his life to teaching Gods word and continued serving the 
Lord until he was called home. He was joined in holy matrimony to Odessa 
Martin on December 31, 1983 and they enjoyed 32 years of happy and 
precious moments together. Pastor Marshall will surely be missed, but 
cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and 
loved him. 
He was preceded in death by his parents Dave and Lula Marshall, brothers 
Theo Marshall, Dewey Brewton and sister Gladys Marshall-Cohen. He 
leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife Odessa Marshall; 
three daughters Vickie Littles of Claxton, GA; Ernestine (Robert) Taylor of 
Ft. Valley, GA; Gwendolyn Ward of Jesup, GA; two sons, LaVaughn 
Howard of Glennville, GA; Alton (Yvonne) Martin of Charleston, SC; one 
brother, David Marshall of Ft. Pierce, FL; two sisters, Cloteria Brown of 
Ocala, FL and Dora Roberts of Claxton, GA; A host of grandchildren; gi'eat- 
grandchildren; great-great-children, nieces, nephews, cousins other loving 
relatives and friends. 
ORDER OF SERVICE 
PROCESSIONAL 
PRESIDING..............................Dr. Artis Carswell 
SELECTION..............Historic Mt. Pleasant M.B.aiurcli Choir 
INVOCATION.............................Rev. Johnny Levant 
SCRIPTURE......(Old Testament).........Rev. Archie Johnson 
(New Testament).......Rev. Raymond Williams 
SOLO...................................Sis. .Julia Mae Bacon 
REFLECTIONS.........(3 minutes please).Dr. Sinclair Thorne 
Dr. Will White 
As a Pastor............Dea. Quinton Colwell 
As a Church Member....Dea. Adolpuus Oglesby 
HARMONICA SOLO.........................Bishop Benny Bacon 
SELECTION...........Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Choir 
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS/RESOLUTIONS............Evang. Brenda Lovett 
SELECTION...........Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Choir 
EULOGY............................Rev. Michael P. Dickerson 
RECESSIONAL 
FAREWELL, BUT NEVER GOODBYE 
Today our hearts as saddened as we gather to say farewell, 
To a man that was loved and adored by many, as we all can tell. 
He filled our lives with happiness throughout his many years. 
He shared in our joys, our laughter, our sorrows and our tears. 
He imparted so much wisdom and encouragement to us along the way. 
And no matter how you were feeling, he knew the right words to say. 
Its hard to imagine him not being with us, no matter how hard I try. 
But I loiow the time has come to say farewell, but never goodbye. 
I can see him walking around Heaven doing what brought him joy and peace. 
Preaching and teaching the Word of God up to everyone hed meet. 
In my mind I can hear him on his harmonica playing a sweet melody. 
Visions of him riding on his tractor in the fields keep coming back to me. 
We all have many wonderful memories, stories and kind words that we can say. 
These memories will be with us forever because no one can take them away. 
When sadness tries to overtake me, I picture the smile on his face. 
When the tears start to flow, I remember his warm and caring embrace. 
I know he wouldnt want us to be sad, even though its hard not to cry. 
So lets reflect on his legacy as we say farewell, but never goodbye. 
Farewell our dear loved one, this is not good-bye. 
Well see you again one day in our Heavenly home by and by. 
Written by: Sherite Thomas (Niece) 
WE LOVE YOU AND WILL TRULY MISS YOU UNCLE FREDDIE! 
FUNERAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY: 
KING BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, GLENNVILLE, GA 
HONORARY PALLBEARERS 
Deacons of St. Williams M.B and Beulah #1 M.B. Churches 
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS 
William Carswell, Jr.Adolphus OglesbyCalvin Murphy*David Brown 
Wallace BrewtonBobby Thompkins 
The family wishes to thamk their many friends for their kind 
expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness rendered during 
their hours of bereavement. May God continue to bless each of 
you. 
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