Life’s Reflections M r. Marshall Benjamin Williams, Jr. (M.B.) was born August 7, 1934, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Katherine Marlowe
and Marshall Benjamin Williams Sr. He departed this life on September 3, 2026, at Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, Tennessee. M.B. accepted Christ at an early age and joined Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, under the leadership of Reverend J.C. Bachus. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in the class of 1952. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the United States Army Corps. He was employed at Burt Trimmings, LLC. New York, New York, until retirement. M.B. was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Benjamin Williams, Sr.; stepfather, Clarence Bell Johnson, Sr.; mother, Katherine Marlowe Johnson; his brothers, James H. Johnson, Sr., Michael H. Johnson, and Sherman R. Johnson, Sr.; and his sister, Maxine P. Stewart. M.B. is survived by: his brothers, Clarence Bell Johnson, Jr. (Frances) of Memphis, Tennessee, Raymond Hugh Johnson (Malinda) of Little Rock, Arkansas, and his sister Eva Carol Stephens (James) of Indianola, Mississippi. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and a good friend, Rickey (Sherry) Martin, who loved him dearly.
God’s Garden
God looked around his garden- And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth- And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you -And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful -He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering -He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never – Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough – And the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids – And whispered, ‘Peace be thine’. It broke our hearts to lose you – But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you – The day God called you home. Your Brothers & Baby Sister, Clarence, Raymond and Eva
Order of Celebration Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 P.M.
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church 940 S. Lauderdale Street Memphis, Tennessee 38126 Reverend Marvin Mims
Processional...................................................................The Family Scripture Readings: Old & New Testemant...................................Rev. Dan Greer Prayer......................................................................Preston Pittman Musical Selection..........................................................Praise Team
Expressions of Love:
(Resepectfully, Three Minutes, Please)
Betty Walker - Cousin Patrick Bachus - Church Member Silent Reading of Obituary Acknowledgements...................................................Natalie R. Reed Solo.....................................................................Glenda D. Johnson Words of Encouragement........................................Charlie Cothran Solo................................................................................Anita Mims Eulogy..................................................................Rev. Marvin Mims Recessional Remains will not be viewed after the Eulogy “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, Which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: And not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. “ 2 Timothy 4: 6-8
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Acknowledgements ~
The family of Marshall B. Williams, Jr. would like to acknowledge the many acts of love and generosity expressed during this time. God has been faithful at expressing His love through each of you. Every thoughtful deed has been dear to our hearts. With gratitude, we say thank you. A special thanks to our church family St. Mark, Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center and Crossroad Hospice.
~The Family ~ Honorary Pallbearers ~
Clarence B. Johnson, Jr. James A. Stephens Alton Alexander
Raymond H. Johnson Richard A. Stewart, Jr. Sherman R. Johnson, Jr.
~ Active Pallbearers ~
Christopher Gates Clarence B. Johnson, III Rickey Martin
Ramon Green James H. Johnson, Jr. Okee P. Stewart
~ Interment & Military Honors~ Monday, September 21, 2026 • 10:00 A.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
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