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Marvin Orlando Whitfield Jr.

1943 - 2019

BORN

1943

DIED

2019

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Marvin Whitfield Obituary

Marvin Orlando Whitfield Jr. 76, of Fairmount, died Tuesday, September 17. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home on Friday, September 20, at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming.

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Published by gainesvilletimes.com on Sep. 19, 2019.

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Linda Shadburn

September 24, 2019

Linda, Paul and family I was so sorry to hear of Marvin,s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stevie & Cindy Mills

September 19, 2019

Thinking of your family during this time of sorrow.

Audrey Moseley

September 19, 2019

I am so thankful for all the fun memories our families made together. Praying and sending love to you all. Audrey

Cindy Satter

September 19, 2019

Linda and family,
I will always treasure the memories I have of us growing up together. You are all a special part of our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am with you in spirit and heart. Love you all.
Cindy

Tony Wright

September 19, 2019

Sorry to hear of Mr. Whitfield's passing. Prayers for his family and friends.

L.W. McDonald and Son Funeral Home

September 19, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Howard & Vickie Maynard

September 18, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We love you all.

Kathy Addis

September 18, 2019

It is hard for all of us to understand why our loved ones have to leave us, but please find comfort in knowing that Marvin lived a happy life all because of all the Love he held dear with the his bride, Linda. The Joy of raising and teaching, Paul, Greg, and Kevin how to be great men, husbands and fathers to their own famlies.

Paul Whitfield

September 17, 2019

I love you and I miss you Dad and Ill see you soon. Thank you for all you have taught me. Your loving son Paul

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Memorial Events
for Marvin Whitfield

Sep

19

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory - Cumming

150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040

Sep

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory - Cumming

150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040

Sep

20

Interment

3:00 p.m.

Haven of Rest Memorial Park

Calhoun, GA

Funeral services provided by:

McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory - Cumming

150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040

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