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Wilburn Marbut Obituary
Marbut
June 29, 1934 -
May 28, 2018
Forsyth County, GA- Wilburn Wesley Marbut, age 83, of Forsyth County, GA passed away peacefully on May 28, 2018. Wes was born June 29, 1934 in Atlanta, GA along with his identical twin brother, Les, to the late Willard Leslie Marbut, Sr. and Gladys Estelle Mauldin Marbut. Wes grew up in and around the Atlanta area, was a 1952 graduate of Bass High School and attended the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia.
Other than his parents, Wes is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Bobbie Allmond Marbut, his sister Betty Marbut Whatley and his brother, Willard Leslie Marbut, Jr.
Wes began his retail oriented career with Sears, Roebuck & Co. as an advertising professional in their offices on Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta. He relocated with Sears several times finally settling in Columbus, GA in the 1960's as Advertising Manager for the new store in Columbus Square Mall. He went on to be a wholesale electronics representative for Graybar Electric Company with a southwest Georgia territory. He also tried his hand at business ownership when he bought one of his dealer's retail stores in Reynolds, GA.
Wes and Bobbie eventually returned to the Atlanta area to be closer to family, where he ultimately retired from Home Depot after helping open two new locations. His favorite pastime was playing golf with his friends, family and business associates, especially at Green Island Country Club in Columbus. He also enjoyed fishing with his father on Two Mile Creek at Lake Lanier and family vacations at St. George Island, FL.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Melanie and Rich Madden of Gainesville, GA, Marcia and Rick Stone of Suwanee, GA, his favorite granddaughter, Meredith Paige Stone of Suwanee, GA, and son Adam F. Suhr of Hockley, TX.
A Celebration of Life service will be held in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home in Cumming, GA, on June 9th at 2:00. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in his honor to The Medical Center Foundation (www.themedicalcenterfoundation.org) or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.
Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899
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Christian Kraft
December 10, 2018
I just heard of Wes' passing. He trained me in advertising at Sears in Columbus, GA in the late 1960s. I eventually got my own store in Kankakee, IL but we stayed in touch for years. He was a fine man, a splendid teacher and an excellent man to work with. For his family, friends and other loved ones I wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Phil Heisler
June 11, 2018
Dear Melanie and Marcia/ God Bless you both and your families! Wes was such a good guy and great friend over these many, many years. He is missed!! Take care of each other.
Faye & Gene Gay
June 8, 2018
We will miss Wes, Just like we miss Bobbie, but we will always remember the many good times that we all had
together. God Bless Melanie, Marcia and Adam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We love all of you. Faye & Gene
Billy and Annette Phelps
June 8, 2018
So sorry to hear of Wes' passing. A good man, a good friend. Many wonderful memories of gourmet dinners and other social occasions with him and Bobbie, Hearts and prayers are with family.
L.W. McDonald and Son Funeral Home
June 1, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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