George “Kirby” Marion went home to be with his Savoir on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. He passed away after a battle with an eating disorder. He overcame many challenges and fought a hard fight. He was a gentle, compassionate soul who loved people.
This was Kirby’s mission statement written by him before he passed away:
“It is my mission to live a happy life in which I find joy in small achievements and balance in my labors. To continue to recover and find love of self and life. To be conscience of other people and to become an individual of trust. To believe in and know key moral values which I promote such as peace and the good news of Christ. To strive to obtain a balanced self esteem and become closer to myself and Christ.”
He was preceded in death by his pawpaw, Wilkie; his brother, Victor Beddingfield, who he never met on this earth; and his cousin, Adam Bishop.
He is survived by his mom, Geraldine; his dad, George; two sisters, Angela and Lynn; a brother-in-law, Michael; a brother, Milton; three nieces, Shalee, Kiah and Caitlin; two nephews, Seth and Steven; a great niece, Olivia; two great nephews, Knox and Jaden; his mawmaw, Ruby; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
We all love him very much, and we will hold his memory in our hearts until we see him again.
This is a prayer written by Kirby:
“Oh God, I am a sinner. I am sorry for my sin. I now turn to Jesus for forgiveness, and I thank you for what you have done for me through him. I received Jesus into my heart, and I want him to be the Lord of my life. I want to follow him in fellowship of his church. Take charge of me, Lord. Help me in my problems. Lift the burdens of my heart. Make a new person out of me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mt. View Baptist Church in Tuxedo. The Rev. Sherrill Moore will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. before the service in the church, and at other times they will receive friends at the home of Ruby Heatherly.
I found out that Kirby passed away recently, but I wanted to say something in his memory. I was actually looking for him on facebook and I found this link. We had lost touch over the years, but he was always on my mind. It breaks my heart that I cannot speak to Kirby again, but I know he is at peace now. I met Kirby in the 11th grade and he was one of the sweetest people I had ever met. Kirby and I became really good friends and I will truly miss him. I found something he wrote in my yearbook, it says “Lauren, your friendship has been one of the most important in my life. I love you very much.” Im glad I have these words to remember Kirby by and I feel blessed to have known him. I miss and love you Kirby.
May you find comfort in Kirby’s memory and peace in knowing that all is well in God’s hands.
Sincerely,
Kay
Dear Family,
I met Kirby in hospital, beginning in 2004. Although we strive to treat all patients fairly, Kirby was and has remained, a favorite of mine. He used to do very beautiful works of art and then toss them in the shredder. I made a sign on the shredder back then, reading, “No Kirby, don’t do it!” Kirby was a gentle spirit who left a strong impact on me, as he strove to fulfill his mission statement.
Joan Shannon RN
I will always remember Kirby smiling, and always willing to help out. So sad when such a sweet person leaves us so early, but God has a plan for him yet.
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Kirby,
You will be missed! I’ll pray for you and your family always. You are such a special soul and will never be forgotten.
-Cindy Carter, UNC Hospitals
It was a joy and a pleasure to know kirby. What a kind and gentle man. I will miss him.
I am sorry for your loss.
joy to know Kirby. Such a bright and gentle man. I will miss him.
I am sorry for your loss.
joy to know Kirby. Such a bright and gentle man. I will miss him.
I am sorry for your loss.
joy to know Kirby. Such a bright and gentle man. I will miss him.