Photo courtesy of McClenny Funeral Service - Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia
May 5, 1951 – Mar 27, 2021 (Age 69)
Johnnie Bee Marable Jr, 69,
departed this life on March 27, 2021. Born in Richmond, VA on May 5, 1951, he was the son of Johnnie Bee Marable Sr and Geneva Waller Marable.
Through most of his adult life, Johnnie attended Day Support Services and participated in vocational activities. He loved familiarity and always enjoyed a relaxed and calm environment. He was once described as a “cool laid-back dude.” For the past 4 years, he retired from his Day Support Services and vocational activities and engaged in different activities of his choice at Rivers Health Group Home. He enjoyed watching television with his friends, coloring, listening to relaxing music, and attending community events. He loved good food to include enjoying McDonald’s chicken nuggets and fries.
He is predeceased by his parents, Johnnie Bee Marable Sr, and Geneva W. Marable and a brother, Wayne C. Marable. He is survived by his 3 loving and devoted sisters, Elsie Parham, Mary Harden (William), and Mia Marable, 7 nieces and nephews, Richard Redd III, Justin Redd, Proctor Beard Jr., Haley Beard, William Harden Jr., Sharon Harden, and Davion Harden, The Staff and Residents of Rivers Health Group Home, and a host of other family members and friends.
A private service for the family will be held Friday, April 2, 2021 at 12pm at McClenny and Watkins Funeral Service, 2700 North Ave.
“The Good Lord performed another wonder today when he healed a beautiful soul with special needs. He called him home to Heaven and made him perfect. He can now walk and talk and do all the things he could not do trapped in an earthly body. This beautiful soul is our brother and we miss him so much, but we are happy for him because that which was not perfect is now perfect! We love you Johnnie, and we will see you on the other side- Your Sisters-Elsie, Mary, and Mia!
Please send flowers to McClenny and Watkins Funeral Service at 2700 North Avenue Richmond, VA 23222.
Acknowledgement
The family wishes to express our profound thanks to each of you for your love and support during this most difficult time. Your Prayers, kind words, gifts, flowers, and other kindness will never be forgotten.
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Cousin although we have never met personally or face-to-face you are my first cousin and we come from a family of closeness one day we will meet face-to-face until that day my cousin I love you and rest in peace the one thing I know and feel in my heart you are with our grandmother one of my favorite uncles your dad and the rest of our beloved family I love you cuz❤
Michael Lee
April 06, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV | Family
Mia and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Lyn and Bernard Taylor
Lyn Taylor
April 07, 2021 | Glen Allen, VA | Friend
I have Known and spent time with Johnnie for 20 years. His gentle manner and kind nature is a reminder that regardless of circumstance, we can remain Grateful, tolerant and kind. Johnnie lived his life this way. It is truly an honor to have had Johnnie touch and be in my life. Thank you Johnnie for allowing me into your life. It has been a Honor. Your friend,Mark
Mark Donius
April 01, 2021 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Love Rivershealth staff
April 01, 2021 | Petersburg, VA
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
MADELINE SEEL
March 31, 2021 | ALBANY, NY | Family
Rest Now cuz and take your place with our family and enjoy eternity Much Love Man!!
Michael H Lee sr.
March 31, 2021 | LAS Vegas, NV | Family