Narvell Washington

WASHINGTON, Mr. Narvell - Age 74, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Family hour 10:30AM Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1083 E. Stewart, with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM. Pastor Lewis Randolph officiating. Interment Monday, November 12, 2007 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 5300 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Saturday. Mr. Washington will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 1PM-8PM Friday. Mr. Narvell "Bozo" Washington was born September 30, 1933 in Altheimer, AR, the fourth child of Frank and Katie (Hockenhull) Washington. Mr. Washington was employed at the Chevrolet V-8 Engine Plant, retiring in 1980 and was a member of UAW Local #659. He was a faithful member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church until his illness. He enlisted in the U.S. Army of the United States, serving as an Honor Guard at the White House under President Eisenhower and Nixon, receiving and Honorable Discharge, December 1, 1961. Mr. Washington attended and graduated from C.V. White High School in Lakeview, Arkansas. He also attended AM and N College in Pine Bluff, AR presently known as University of Arkansas. Mr. Narvell "Bozo" Washington leaves to cherish his life and mourn his passing: devoted loving wife of 48 years and 3 days, Vergie Mae Washington; 2 daughters, Joan (Dr. Joe) Taylor of Pearland, TX and Beverly R. Washington of Norcross, GA; 2 sons, Fred Findley of Lansing, MI and Alan N. Washington of Flint; 4 grandchildren, Tamika Hawkins of Mississippi, Timothy Rose, Russell Washington both of Texas and A.J. Washington of Flint; 5 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Mrs. Ardie Funderburk of California, Mrs. Blanche James, Mrs. Minnie Vincent both of Flint, Mrs. Gwendolyn (Rev. Otha) Bush of Helena, AR and Mrs. Mable (Leonard) Bynum of North Little Rock, AR; aunt, Mrs. Albertha Mazique; 4 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lee Etta Washington of Lansing, MI, Mrs. Zera Washington of Helena, AR, Mrs. Ruth Ray (Alvin) Reid and Mrs. Ileana Broyles both of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends including special first cousin, Pastor and Mrs. F.O. (Marion) Hockenhull; special friends, Mr. Bossie Gilbert and mother Cleo Burton all of Flint. The family would like to express special thanks to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church families, McLaren Regional Medical Center E.R and 6th floor staff, Dr. Wormack, nurse Don and Visiting Physicians.

Narvell Washington

September 30, 1933 - November 3, 2007