Post on 23-Apr-2020
Floral Bearers
Cousins
Pall Bearers
Cousins
Acknowledgements
We wish to thank each of you for your love, prayers and acts of
kindness shown to us during our bereavement. May the Lord
continue to bless each of you as only HE can.
~The Family
Professional Services Entrusted To
Knotts Funeral Home 719 Wall Street
Sanford, North Carolina 27330 Phone: (919) 776-4345 /Fax: (919) 776-0911
www.knottsfuneralhome.com
Friday, March 20, 2020 2:00 PM
712 Wall Street Sanford, NC 27330
Rev. Joseph Robbins, Pastor Rev. Irish Jordan, Eulogist
In Loving Memory Of
Sunrise Sunset June 20, 1941 March 11, 2020
To My Daughter Thank you for your love and support.
Your smile, gentle touch and dedication made the end of my journey so much easier.
Never forget that I love you!
Your Daddy
Memories are Forever
Though we can no longer see you You are always in our thoughts
And God lets us see you Each and every day.
When the sun shines each morning
It reminds us of your smile. When the wind blows in our hair
It reminds us of your touch.
When the rain sprinkles on our faces It reminds us of your laughter.
And when the rainbow lights up the sky It reminds us of your love.
Your memory will always be A part of each and every day.
The Family
Obituary
Marvin Leon McIver Jr. age 78 formerly of 500 Dudley Street, Sanford NC transitioned into eternal rest on Wednes-day, March 11, 2020 at UNC Hospice Home, Pittsboro, NC.
Marvin was born June 20, 1941 to the late Marvin McIver, Sr. and Therecie McMillian McIver. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma McIver and his second wife, Darlene Beasley McIver.
Following graduation from W. B. Wicker School, Marvin joined the US Army in 1959 and served during the Vietnam war. He received many distinguished awards while serving his tours of duty in Germany and numerous army bases in the States. Marvin proudly served his country for 16 years. After his discharge from the Army, he attended Central Carolina Technical College and earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in 1984. He worked various construction jobs.
Leon, as he was called by his family, was saved at an early age and attended Fair Promise A.M.E. Zion Church. Leon’s mode of transportation in his later years was his scooter and it was nothing strange to look up and see him at his church’s bible study on Wednesdays or the Breadbasket at noon. You could say Leon took his “community watch” very seriously as you were bound to see him making his rounds through the town. He also believed in “giving back” to schools by participating in the NC Educational Lottery as a dedicated contributor.
Marvin leaves to cherish his memories two sisters, Brenda McIver Barnes (Henaro) of Sanford, NC and Sarah McIver Stackhouse of Raleigh, NC; two special nephews Darryl and Cyrus Barnes; four Aunts, Remonia Spinks, Pastor Pearline McMillian, Dorothy Pettiford, Pastor Alice McMillian; special cousins, Vincent Fisher McMillian and Dorathy Dowdy; a bonus daughter, Venita McGilvery, four grand-children, Jaiyda, Jameire, Jaevien, and Jaryon. He also leaves a host of cousins and friends that will always remember him as their “gentle giant”.
Order of Service Rev. Joseph Robbins, Officiating
Prelude …………..…………….…………….. Musician
Processional ……………….……….….Clergy & Family
Selection……………..…..................…..Voices of Praise
Scriptures….Old Testament
New Testament
Prayer of Comfort……….…..Pastor Pearline McMillian
Oak Grove Holiness Church
Selection……………………….….…...Voices of Praise
Acknowledgements….…………. Sister Karen Woodard
Obituary (Read Silently)
Remarks / Reflections………………...…2 Minute Limit
Selection……………………….….……Voices of Praise
Eulogy……………….………………….Rev. Iris Jordan
St. Paul AME Zion Church
Selection…………………..….………...Voices of Praise
Recessional
Interment
Lee Memory Garden 2600 Hawkins Ave. Sanford, NC 27330