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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Milton Carroll Marshall, most beloved citizen to his , eternal reward, June 1, 2014; and
, WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman of the 34th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 10, 1943 in Kinston, North Carolina, Milton was the oldest of sixteen
i children bom to Raymond and Eunice Marshall; and
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WHEREAS, In 1961, Milton graduated from Adkin High School, and the following year enlisted in the i United States Air Force. After four years of service, he was honorably discharged from the military as a Staff Sergeant; and
. WHEREAS, in 1966 Milton met Gwendolyn Banks in Nashville, Tennessee, then relocated to Chicago ; Illinois. After 6 months of courtship, they married on June 25, 1966 and was blessed with the birth of
their son, Milton, Jr. on January 4, 1968; Milton and Gwendolyn have been married 47 years and together
enjoyed fashion, traveling and fine dining; and
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WHEREAS, Milton was raised a Seventh Day Adventist in Kinston, North Carolina. In 1981, he became I a member of Trinity United Church of Christ of Chicago. He loved God and supported his church; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Milton began his occupation as a Police Officer with the Chicago Police i Department. He was recognized for his impeccable work ethic and ultimately promoted to Sergeant. ■ During his 30 year career, he climbed the ranks to other leadership roles within the department. He was ; an advocate for fairness in the workplace. He was a mentor and father figure to a number of young Police
Officers who continued to seek his advice and counsel after his retirement; and
' WHEREAS, While in retirement, Milton developed a passion for bowling, and would bowl four to five
, nights a week. He was just as committed to bowling as he was to employment. The highlight of his
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I bowling career was winning first place in "The Pins Over Average Tournament". He passed on his passion to his son and grandsons who are avid bowlers; and
WHEREAS, Milton is best described as a gentle giant and affectionately known to his family and friends : as "Big Eazy". Everyone who knew him, personally or professionally, loved and respected him as a good man. He loved and valued, protected and provided for his family; and
1 WHEREAS, Milton leaves to cherish the memory of his life in addition to his mother, Eunice, age of 92;
devoted wife, Gwendolyn; and son, Milton, Jr.; two grandchildren, Duane Amour and Milton Marshall, | III; a special daughter Edna Owens-Grant; two godchildren, Faraji and Akilah Williams; fourteen ' siblings, Freddie Maurice Marshall (Deborah), Eleanor Davis (Robert), Herlis Marshall, Trecia Marshall,
Beverly Ann Culler (Larry), Faye Marshall, Charlotte, Gina Jones (Clifton), Raymond Marshall Jr.,
Lenoir, Mabel Houston (Dwight), Anthony Marshall, Sylvia Marshall, Sheila Marshall, Carol Guess ; (Edgar), Amos Tucker; Sister-in-law Dr. Geneva Washington; best friends, Hardy Williams and Lee
Smith, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends; his father Raymond and brother, Patrick
preceded him in death; and
WHEREAS, Milton touched the lives of all who knew him through his generosity, unconditional love i and his spirit. He will be deeply missed but the remembrance of his character, skill, and compassion will 1 live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered ! here this twenty fifth of June, 2014 A.D., do hereby commemorate Milton Carroll Marshall known to all
as "Big Eazy" for his many lifetime contributions and do hereby extend to his family and many friends ! our sincere condolences.
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of ! Milton Carroll Marshall aka "Big Eazy".
CARRIE M. AUSTIN Alderman, 34th Ward
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