George A. "Butch" Marshall Jr.

George A. "Butch" Marshall, Jr. Battle Creek George Andrew "Butch" Marshall, Jr., 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Battle Creek Health Systems. He was born on August 5, 1946, in Battle Creek, MI, to his parents, George, Sr., and Kathleen Marshall, of Jackson, Mississippi. George graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1966, and entered the United States Marine Corps shortly after. In June of 1975, he received an Honorable Discharge. George was employed with the Veterans Administration Hospital (the VA), for many years, until his death. George was a member of the Christ Alive Victory Church where he was an avid member of the Motorcycle Club. He is survived by one daughter, Camille Marshall, of Kentwood, MI; and five sons, George Paul Marshall, of Washington, Officer Rodney R. Marshall, of Battle Creek, MI, Kevin Marshall of Kalamazoo, MI, Sean Marshall of Kalamazoo, MI, and Kalen Sims, of Battle Creek, MI; one sister, Yvonne Warrior, of Battle Creek, MI; a special niece and nephew, Brittney Brooks and Damon Marshall, both of Battle Creek, MI. George also has a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Although George Marshall has left this life, his legacy will live on through all who knew and loved him. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2009, (tomorrow), with visitation for family and friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the Christ Alive Victory Church, 8938 Bellevue Road, with Pastor Dan Schwartz, Officiating. Burial to follow with Full Military Honors in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. All floral contributions may be sent directly to the church. Arrangements entrusted to: Whitley Memorial Funeral Home, 330 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI; Battle Creek Arrangement Office, 235 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI, (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorialfuneralhome.com