Speaking about the life of his father, Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. says, "While we are sad about our loss we are happy about his 82 years, the life he lived, the people he touched, and the goals he accomplished." Marvin Arrington, Sr. died on Thursday, July 5, 2023. His son adds, "We are grateful to God for sharing him with us."
The family is announcing a series of events to honor the retired Fulton County Superior Court Judge and former City of Atlanta Council President.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Kappa Alpha Psi Memorial Service (Members Only)
Murray Brothers Funeral Home (Cascade Chapel)
1199 Utoy Springs Rd. SW
7 p.m.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Lying in State and Tributes from the City of Atlanta and Fulton County
Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, SW
The Marvin S. Arrington, Sr. Council Chambers
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Lying in State
12 p.m. – Tributes
Wake / Family Hour
Big Bethel AME Church
220 Auburn Avenue, NE
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, July 28, 2023
Celebration of Life
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
101 Jackson Street, NE
11 a.m.
Interment
Greenwood Ceremony, 1173 Cascade Circle, SW
Repast
Jackson Memorial Baptist Church
534 Fairburn Rd., NW
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Film Screening of “Bo Legs: Marvin S. Arrington, Sr. – An Atlanta Story”
Lindsay Street Baptist Church
500 Lindsay Street, NW
2 p.m.