Marshall L. Wilson

MARSHALL L. WILSON, age 96 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Habersham Home East following an extended illness. Born in Batesville, Georgia on March 03, 1915, he was a son of the late Martin Luther and Orphan Woods Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a WWII Veteran having proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in the European Theatre. He retired as a manager with 33 years of service from Standard Brands, Inc. now known as Kraft Foods, Inc. and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville, GA. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Elizabeth Keesee Wilson and by 9 brothers. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law; Andy and Julia Wilson, Newborn, GA; grandchildren; Clare Beam, Arlington, VA; Mark Wilson, Winder, GA; great-grandchildren, Addison Wilson, Winder, GA; and Alexander Beam, Arlington, VA. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011 from the Yonah Memorial Gardens in Demorest, Georgia with the Rev. Tommy Stowe and Dr. Bill Cashion officiating. The family will receive friends at the North Chapel in Demorest from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church, c/o the Senior Adult Group, P.O. Box 488, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523. ARRANGEMENTS ARE IN THE CARE OF WHITFIELD FUNERAL HOME, NORTH CHAPEL - DEMOREST, GEORGIA. (706) 778-1700