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Marshall Garner Obituary
Garner Jr., Marshall born November 18, 1921, in Summit, MS passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Marshall Garner Sr., Hazel Jefferson, Lee Edward Garner (Brother) and Demarious Garner (Grandson). He joined the U.S. Army in 1943, served in WWII, and was honorably discharged in 1946. He attended Cortez Peters Business College. He is survived by wife, Lobelia Ann Garner of Olympia Fields; sons, Marshall David Garner and Anthony Wilson of Chicago; daughters, Mallorie Ann Garner of Olympia Fields and Linda Devore of Chicago; sister, Rose Marie Black of Chicago; aunt, Lela Williams; three nieces and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins and friends from Chicago and across the country. Memorial service is Friday, September 12, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to The American Cancer Society and or The American Diabetes Association. 
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Charles Warrick
September 17, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Gretchen Suiter
September 17, 2008
To the Family:
I am so glad that I was given the opportunity to meet and know Marshall. He loved his children and grandchildren so much! You will forever be his legacy. God bless you and keep you!
JEFFERY ROBERSON
September 16, 2008
WE WERE ALL BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN MARSHALL. HE WAS A KIND AND WONDERFUL PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY PEOPLE. THE ROBERSON FAMILY SEND THEIR CONDOLENCES. ELIZA, CYNTHIA & JEFFERY ROBERSON
janus thomas
September 13, 2008
to the family: it was my priveldge to have known marshall and traveled with him to New Orleans (a year before kATRINA) I will remember his famous sugar water with a hint of lemon, lovengly refered to as "lemonade!" Marshall was a true gentleman and he will be missed. The Thomas family will continue to keep the Garner family in our prayers. :-)
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Luba Johnson
September 12, 2008
To the Garner Family,
We express our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mallorie - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alpha Delta Chapter/Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Julia Hall
September 11, 2008
To the Family
Marshall was one of a kind, with a heart of gold and a true friend. He never met a stranger. I feel privleged and honored to have had him in my life as a friend for over thirty five years. Marshall left many memories to find strength and comfort in. God Bless and keep smileing-Marshall did.
Julia (Judy) Hall (Chicago Illinois)
Joan Anderson
September 11, 2008
To the Family
May you find strength and comfort in your memories.
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Millicent Liggins-Smith
September 11, 2008
To David
You have my deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. I know how much you admired and looked up to him. Just remember that you are his son and he will always be in your heart.
To The Family
May you take comfort in knowing an Angel is watching over all of you...may your memories and good times always give you strength.
Love
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