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