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On the morning of May 2, 2023, Edwin Marrs died peacefully at his home inColorado Springs.

Edwin was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on June 7, 1933. He was the eldest childand only son of Margaret (Dodson) and Edwin Nathaniel Marrs. He was always aninquisitive child who enjoyed tinkering and disassembling his toys and other items tosee how they worked. This natural curiosity served him well throughout his life,starting with his academic performance. He graduated at the top of his class fromGenoa-Park Central High School, and was also a top student at Genoa Junior High,where he met his future wife, Billie Jean Jackson. During his school years, he notonly demonstrated his strength as a student, but he also showcased his love for music,performing in the glee club and serving as the DJ for many of the school’s socialfunctions.

After high school, Edwin joined the U.S. Navy in 1951 and married Billie JeanJackson on December 5, 1952. While in the Navy, Edwin was assigned to the U.S.S.Shenandoah and continued his service for three years before settling in Chicago, IL in1956. Chicago played a pivotal role in Edwin’s and Billie’s lives, as it was thebirthplace for three of the four Marrs children: Edwin Jr., Michael and Jonathan. Inaddition, while in Chicago, Edwin attended Coyne Electrical School, where hegraduated #1 in his class as a certified electrician. In Chicago, Edwin was introducedto the teachings of Herbert W. Armstrong and joined the Radio Church of God, wherehe was called to serve as a minister. He and his family were moved to serve brethrenthroughout the segregated South, eventually making a home in Mobile, AL wheretheir fourth child, Deborah, was born.

Edwin continued his role as a minister in the Worldwide Church of God and theChurch of God, Worldwide Association (COGWA) for nearly 30 years. After servingas an elder in Fayetteville and Greensboro, NC, he was subsequently ordained as apreaching elder in 1973 in Houston, TX. Edwin went on to serve as pastor orassociate pastor to congregations in Houston, TX; Baltimore, MD; Detroit, MI; NewOrleans, LA; and San Diego, CA before his retirement in 2002. In addition to hisministerial service, Edwin utilized his electrical skills and satisfied his technicalmindset by building and repairing computers and turntables for friends and familyuntil just months before his death.

Over the years, Mr. Marrs provided spiritual guidance, counseling, mentorship andfriendship to countless members and families. His legacy continues to be seen andfelt in the many marriages, baptisms and anointings he performed, sermons hedelivered and members he impacted.

Edwin was preceded in death by: Parents Margaret and Edwin Nathaniel Marrs;Spouse Billie Jean Marrs; and sibling Talma Dawson.

Edwin is survived in death by: Children Edwin (Cynthia) Marrs, Jr., Michael Marrs,Jonathan Marrs, Deborah Marrs; Grandchildren Jessica Marrs, Jeremy Marrs, KrystinMarrs, Laurenne Mills, Kianna Marrs and Isabella Marrs as well as several nieces,nephews, great grandchildren, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and countless extendedfamily.

The family wishes to thank all of those who expressed their condolences, prayers andencouragement during this time.