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George Marsh, Jr.


Sunrise: January 30, 1956

Sunset: April 7, 2020

George Washington Marsh, Jr. entered into the presence of The Lord on April 7, 2020. He was born to the late George Washington Marsh, Sr. and Betty Jane Marsh (Poindexter) on January 30, 1956. He was the third of four children born of that union. His love for The Lord was nurtured at an early age, where he accepted The Lord Christ as his savior.

George was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools System, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. He furthered his education by attending Norfolk State University.

George began his career working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon the death of his father, he returned home to start a career with the Globe Iron in a managerial position. Later, he obtains a position at Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA), where he worked there for 33 years and retired in 2010. Throughout his career, he received many accolades and acknowledgments.

He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Wm. Earl Lawrence and his great-niece Riley Lawrence. Left to cherish his legacy is his mother Betty J. Marsh, sisters Gwendolyn (Sam) Brown, Marilyn Lawrence, and Jocelyn Marsh three nephews Tracey (Debra) Brown, Brian Brown, Sr., William Lawrence, Jr., four nieces Maurita (DeAndre) Burden, Salome Lawrence, Marilyn Lawrence, Jessica (Anthony) Cody, fifteen great-nephews and nieces (Quinton, Sr., Kaylon, MyRon, Brian, Jr., Christopher, Marcellis, McKyle, Nathaniel, Jessica (Christian), Marcia, Chalise, Mariah, Marissa, Naomi, and Mylasia), three great-grand nephews (Quinton, Jr., Jace, and Cameron) and a host of cousins, extended family, friends, colleague, and employees.

 

Viewing Monday, April 13, 2020 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Graveside Service Tuesday, April 14, 2020 1:00pm Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance.

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    William Ruffin says

    I would like to give my condolences to the family. God Bless

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    JANICE M JACKSON-DAVIS says

    Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Loving you my God-Brother even in your absence. Peace to my Marsh family in this time of sorrow…..

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    Emanuel & Carolyn Brown says

    Please know you are in our thoughts, and in our hearts. The joy that George, with his gentle kind spirit, brought to our lives will not be forgotten. We will greatly miss our brother in Christ. May the peace and comfort of God surround you at this difficult time. (Family of Benita Simmons)

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    Marjorie Burton says

    You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. George was a blessing to us all,kind,gentle and sweet, always there in time of need.He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. May God bless you all.
    (Family of Benita Simmons)

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