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Rev. Dr. Malcolm Lee Lavender

1930 - 2020

Rev. Dr. Malcolm Lee Lavender obituary, 1930-2020, Shepherd, MI

BORN

1930

DIED

2020

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Berry Funeral Home

106 W. Wright Ave

Shepherd, Michigan

Malcolm Lavender Obituary

Rev. Dr. Malcolm Lee Lavender, 90 of Shepherd, Michigan went on to glory to meet his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2020. He was born June 16, 1930 in South Charleston, West Virginia to Charles and Virgie Lavender. He was married to Edith (Esh) Harris and had two sons, Terry (Pamela) Lavender and Russ (Candis) Lavender, grandchildren, Amber (Sergio) Flores, Nathan (Taylor) Lavender and Joshua Lavender; great-grandchildren: Grace Wilson, Gabriel Flores, Brynlee Flores, and Myles Flores and sister, Joyce Jean Williams. Rev. Dr. Malcolm Lavender spent his life as a pastor beginning in Davy, West Virginia, Adkins, Virginia, Meadville, PA and Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Malcolm has published several books throughout his career. His most recent endeavor includes publishing “Lavender’s New Testament” which he translated from the original Greek, co-authored by Russ Lavender. Malcolm was preceded in death by his spouse Edith Lavender, parents Charles and Virgie Lavender; brothers Doug, Tom and Calvin Lavender. Due to COVID, funeral services will be held for immediate family only at Berry Funeral Home in Shepherd, MI on Thursday, November 5. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Brian’s House Hospice in Essexville, MI in honor of Malcolm.

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Published by Morning Sun from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2020.

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Shirley L. Zarecki

April 27, 2024

M.L. and Esh were our pastors and dear friends in Meadville, Pa. in the early 70's. My favorite memory is buy a strawberry pie at Elby's and going to their house for fellowship with them. We loved them a lot.

Gordon Lincoln

December 2, 2023

My parents attended the Church of God in Meadville, PA - Reverend Lavender counseled me at a difficult time in my mid & late teens. His calm and intelligent approach to life's issues had a significant and positive impact on my choices at that time.

Joe Custard, Meadville PA

February 21, 2021

I'm writing to honor wonderful Rev Lavender. He baptized me at the Church of God, Meadville PA; I was 16. What he brought to the church was very special, thank you Pastor! My family LOVED him, always will, as well as Mrs Lavender (Esh), Terry and Russ! So many stories! The love and memories are forever. Joe Custard
(Skeet & Wanita Custard family)

Joe Custard, Meadville PA

February 21, 2021

I'm writing to honor wonderful Rev Lavender. He baptized me at the Church of God, Meadville PA; I was 16. What he brought to the church was very special, thank you Pastor! My family LOVED him, always will, as well as Mrs Lavender (Esh), Terry and Russ! So many stories! The love and memories are forever. Joe Custard
(Skeet & Wanita Custard family)

Connie Confer

November 3, 2020

'A Good Teacher is like a candle, they consume themselves to light the way for others.'
It was an honor to know such a great man. Peace and comfort to your family, he will be missed here on earth for sure, but we can look forward to seeing him again. Such an awesome person!!

Mashelle Mitchell

November 2, 2020

One of the few men that lived the life he preached. Truly a man of honor and integrity. So many fond memories. He has received what he lived his whole life for...eternity with his Savior. Prayers for the family, rejoicing for Pastor Lavender.

Evert and Jill

November 1, 2020

Will always have a very sweet memory of him and our blessed years as friends. Have a great journey and you will be missed

Debra Burton

October 31, 2020

Pam and Terry, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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