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Obituary For Marcellus E. Washington, Sr.
1SG(Ret) Marcellus E. Washington, Sr passed away quietly Wednesday at his home at the age of 70.
A native of Charleston, SC and the son of the late Ruthie Washington, Marcellus retired from the U.S. Army after over 22 years of service. He also retired as a Mail Processor from the U.S Post Office (Milgen Road branch) in Columbus.
He is survived by a loving wife of 42 years, Mrs. Chang Kim Washington; one son, Marcellus E. Washington II; four adoring grandchildren, Marcellus III, Madison, Miles and Marley Washington; nine siblings, Vinetta Washington-Robinson, Paul Washington, Princetta Washington-Rodgers, Andrea Bennett Wright, Elton Washington, Odessa Washington-White, Nova Washington, Terrence Washington and Onnabelle Washington-Frazier; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
1SG Washington will be laid to rest with full military honors at the National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 following an Eleven O'clock AM Homegoing Celebration in the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. Service will be live-streamed (see clickable link below)
Visitation is 12:00 til 5:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
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R B Blackshear Jr. sent Beautiful Dreams for Marcellus E. Washington, Sr. - January 02, 2023
From R B & Lee Blackshear to my dear brother Marcellus. You will always be in ours hearts. SGM Blackshear
To Mrs. Washington, Marcellus Jr., siblings, neighbors, friends, and colleagues of Marcelles Washington, I just wanted to take a moment to send my sincere sympathy on the passing of Marcellus. As former community coordinator for the Bunker Hill, Yorktown, Battle Forest area during the 1990's, I had the pleasure to meet Marcelles and come to find out that we both were from South Carolina and I actually went to South Carolina State with at least a family member during the 80's. Marcellus was one of the most decent and supportive human being I have ever met and we could see each other home from a fence. He always volunteered to help keep the community clean and hand out community letters as a street Captain. We would converse with each other several times a week and one of his biggest excitement was watching Marcellus Jr. Play football and winning a state championship at Shaw High School. This God fearing man loved his family, and cared deeply for his fellow human being. As much as he will be missed by all, I think if you asked him will he comeback if he had a chance, he would say no because he is with his savior and in peace with the angels. May God continue to give each of you comfort during this time of bereavement. Jerrette Lee and family (former neighbor and Carolinian).
To my neighbor be strong,God's parking lot was almost empty, he needed to fill a parking spot,for the returns, God said this rental is on time. We all will be,returned to God's parking lot,to be replenished, Amen
The Webster Family Love you guys
To the Washington family I am thinking of the family during this very difficult time. Cellus will now live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Hold on to the precious memories of Cellus. May God bless all of you.5
