Mr. Marlon Jareese Barnett (Big Perm) passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Age 34 years. He was born September 3, 1987, in Saginaw Michigan to Nathaniel Barnett (deceased) and Mary Cooper Barnett.
Marlon, also known as "Big Perm," graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 2005; went on to further his education at Delta College, studying computer science, and earning dual degrees. Marlon was ambitious, inventive, and a very creative person, always striving to be the best in whatever he did. At the time of his death, he was employed by Kelly Services and worked as a consultant for Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan, in the Learning Services Department as a Learning Developer. Marlon, along with his sons, united with the Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in 2013, by Christian Experience.
Marlon was an exceptionally gifted musician; some would say a "musical genius." He arranged, produced and recorded his own music. His inspiring creations ranged from Beats to Rap and Gospel. Some years back, he created his favorite song called, "How We Live."
Marlon had a casual type of personality. A person of few words, yet he would speak freely on things that were important to him. Bursting with knowledge about politics, the environment, and the health concerns of the world today, he would often call in the late of night voicing his concerns and opinions. Those who knew Marlon, also knew that he was a "great debater," if you know what I mean.
Marlon was an excellent cook; his specialty was turkey & dressing and strawberry pie (thanks Ms. Audrey Thomas for giving him that recipe). Besides work, he enjoyed being home and spending time with his family, watching movies and television documentaries. Marlon cherished his friends. When you were friends with Marlon, you were friends for life. He considered Mrs. Sandra Lowery as his second mom, a spiritual advisor, and a life coach that he loved very much.
"Family" was very important to Marlon, biological or not. He had a deep and profound love for "family" and friends. He cherished his sisters and brothers. Marlon was especially proud of his son, Marlon Jr., and would often boast about him becoming a top pick in the NBA draft and one day becoming a famous basketball star. He took great care of his second son, Marcelle, whom he loved just as much. Marcelle has a condition called Myasthenia Gravis, a weakness of the muscles of the body, and Marlon was very protective over him, taking him to many doctors while traveling back and forth to U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor for his medical care: there were many sleepless nights and worries. But Marlon would always say, "that is what a parent is supposed to do, right?" Then came the sunshine once again to his life, his daughter, little Mariana, whom he called "Sunshine."
He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Mary (Leon) Washington; two sons, Marlon Barnett Jr. and Marcelle Barnett, his former wife and mother of his sons, Mariah El-Amin, Saginaw; one daughter, Marianna Barnett, Saginaw; grandmother, Catherine Cooper, Saginaw; three brothers, Mekele (Marquetta) Cooper, Damon Clark, and Leon Washington Jr.; four sisters, Tyra Cooper, Saginaw, Leonette Washington, Chicago, Lavita Simon, Atlanta, Georgia, and Sandy Westbrook, Rochester, Michigan; aunts, Lois Rance-Cooper, Stone Mountain, Georgia, Sharon Cooper, Saginaw, Kim Wells, Mint Hill, North Carolina, Regina (James) Stinson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Wanda (Collins) Washington, Saginaw, Marva Barnett, Saginaw, Willie B. Armstrong, McKinney, Texas, and Eleanor Barnett, Grand Rapids, Michigan; uncles, Ronald (Fatima) Cooper, Romulus, Michigan, Gregory (Berlean) Washington, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Lavern Simmons (Masue) Fairfield, California; special nieces, Jayla Cooper, Willow Cooper, Mekaela Cooper, Lamariea Thompson, and Saniya Tucker; nephews, Jayden, Tyler and Jaylin Cooper; special cousins, James Wells, Dionne (D.D.) Washington, Tracy Washington, Tionno Washington, Shakari Washington, Malique Washington, Nasee Washington, Tyree Washington, Shalena Simmonds, Sabrina Robertson, Ashlee Washington, Jerrell Cooper, Terrell Taylor, Gregory (Steffany) Taylor, Kawana Taylor, Monyata (Alan) Butler, and Ronald Cooper II; special friends, Adarryl (Melonie) Turner, Ashton (Brittany) Turner, Columbia, South Carolina, Andre Turner, Saginaw, Leonard (Treva) Anderson, Atlanta, Georgia, Demario, Xavier, and Trayvon; many other special relatives and friends including the Dawkins family, and others too numerous to list.
Marlon was predeceased by his father, Nathaniel Barnett, grandparents, Allen and Gloria Barnett, and Haywood Cooper; and many other relatives and friends.
Marlon, also known as "Big Perm," graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 2005; went on to further his education at Delta College, studying computer science, and earning dual degrees. Marlon was ambitious, inventive, and a very creative person, always striving to be the best in whatever he did. At the time of his death, he was employed by Kelly Services and worked as a consultant for Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan, in the Learning Services Department as a Learning Developer. Marlon, along with his sons, united with the Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in 2013, by Christian Experience.
Marlon was an exceptionally gifted musician; some would say a "musical genius." He arranged, produced and recorded his own music. His inspiring creations ranged from Beats to Rap and Gospel. Some years back, he created his favorite song called, "How We Live."
Marlon had a casual type of personality. A person of few words, yet he would speak freely on things that were important to him. Bursting with knowledge about politics, the environment, and the health concerns of the world today, he would often call in the late of night voicing his concerns and opinions. Those who knew Marlon, also knew that he was a "great debater," if you know what I mean.
Marlon was an excellent cook; his specialty was turkey & dressing and strawberry pie (thanks Ms. Audrey Thomas for giving him that recipe). Besides work, he enjoyed being home and spending time with his family, watching movies and television documentaries. Marlon cherished his friends. When you were friends with Marlon, you were friends for life. He considered Mrs. Sandra Lowery as his second mom, a spiritual advisor, and a life coach that he loved very much.
"Family" was very important to Marlon, biological or not. He had a deep and profound love for "family" and friends. He cherished his sisters and brothers. Marlon was especially proud of his son, Marlon Jr., and would often boast about him becoming a top pick in the NBA draft and one day becoming a famous basketball star. He took great care of his second son, Marcelle, whom he loved just as much. Marcelle has a condition called Myasthenia Gravis, a weakness of the muscles of the body, and Marlon was very protective over him, taking him to many doctors while traveling back and forth to U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor for his medical care: there were many sleepless nights and worries. But Marlon would always say, "that is what a parent is supposed to do, right?" Then came the sunshine once again to his life, his daughter, little Mariana, whom he called "Sunshine."
He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Mary (Leon) Washington; two sons, Marlon Barnett Jr. and Marcelle Barnett, his former wife and mother of his sons, Mariah El-Amin, Saginaw; one daughter, Marianna Barnett, Saginaw; grandmother, Catherine Cooper, Saginaw; three brothers, Mekele (Marquetta) Cooper, Damon Clark, and Leon Washington Jr.; four sisters, Tyra Cooper, Saginaw, Leonette Washington, Chicago, Lavita Simon, Atlanta, Georgia, and Sandy Westbrook, Rochester, Michigan; aunts, Lois Rance-Cooper, Stone Mountain, Georgia, Sharon Cooper, Saginaw, Kim Wells, Mint Hill, North Carolina, Regina (James) Stinson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Wanda (Collins) Washington, Saginaw, Marva Barnett, Saginaw, Willie B. Armstrong, McKinney, Texas, and Eleanor Barnett, Grand Rapids, Michigan; uncles, Ronald (Fatima) Cooper, Romulus, Michigan, Gregory (Berlean) Washington, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Lavern Simmons (Masue) Fairfield, California; special nieces, Jayla Cooper, Willow Cooper, Mekaela Cooper, Lamariea Thompson, and Saniya Tucker; nephews, Jayden, Tyler and Jaylin Cooper; special cousins, James Wells, Dionne (D.D.) Washington, Tracy Washington, Tionno Washington, Shakari Washington, Malique Washington, Nasee Washington, Tyree Washington, Shalena Simmonds, Sabrina Robertson, Ashlee Washington, Jerrell Cooper, Terrell Taylor, Gregory (Steffany) Taylor, Kawana Taylor, Monyata (Alan) Butler, and Ronald Cooper II; special friends, Adarryl (Melonie) Turner, Ashton (Brittany) Turner, Columbia, South Carolina, Andre Turner, Saginaw, Leonard (Treva) Anderson, Atlanta, Georgia, Demario, Xavier, and Trayvon; many other special relatives and friends including the Dawkins family, and others too numerous to list.
Marlon was predeceased by his father, Nathaniel Barnett, grandparents, Allen and Gloria Barnett, and Haywood Cooper; and many other relatives and friends.
Mr. Marlon Jareese Barnett (Big Perm) passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Age 34 years. He was born September 3, 1987, in Saginaw Michigan to Nathaniel Barnett (deceased) and Mary Cooper Barnett.
Marlon, also known as "Big Perm," graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 2005; went on to further his education at Delta College, studying computer science, and earning dual degrees. Marlon was ambitious, inventive, and a very creative person, always striving to be the best in whatever he did. At the time of his death, he was employed by Kelly Services and worked as a consultant for Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan, in the Learning Services Department as a Learning Developer. Marlon, along with his sons, united with the Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in 2013, by Christian Experience.
Marlon was an exceptionally gifted musician; some would say a "musical genius." He arranged, produced and recorded his own music. His inspiring creations ranged from Beats to Rap and Gospel. Some years back, he created his favorite song called, "How We Live."
Marlon had a casual type of personality. A person of few words, yet he would speak freely on things that were important to him. Bursting with knowledge about politics, the environment, and the health concerns of the world today, he would often call in the late of night voicing his concerns and opinions. Those who knew Marlon, also knew that he was a "great debater," if you know what I mean.
Marlon was an excellent cook; his specialty was turkey & dressing and strawberry pie (thanks Ms. Audrey Thomas for giving him that recipe). Besides work, he enjoyed being home and spending time with his family, watching movies and television documentaries. Marlon cherished his friends. When you were friends with Marlon, you were friends for life. He considered Mrs. Sandra Lowery as his second mom, a spiritual advisor, and a life coach that he loved very much.
"Family" was very important to Marlon, biological or not. He had a deep and profound love for "family" and friends. He cherished his sisters and brothers. Marlon was especially proud of his son, Marlon Jr., and would often boast about him becoming a top pick in the NBA draft and one day becoming a famous basketball star. He took great care of his second son, Marcelle, whom he loved just as much. Marcelle has a condition called Myasthenia Gravis, a weakness of the muscles of the body, and Marlon was very protective over him, taking him to many doctors while traveling back and forth to U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor for his medical care: there were many sleepless nights and worries. But Marlon would always say, "that is what a parent is supposed to do, right?" Then came the sunshine once again to his life, his daughter, little Mariana, whom he called "Sunshine."
He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Mary (Leon) Washington; two sons, Marlon Barnett Jr. and Marcelle Barnett, his former wife and mother of his sons, Mariah El-Amin, Saginaw; one daughter, Marianna Barnett, Saginaw; grandmother, Catherine Cooper, Saginaw; three brothers, Mekele (Marquetta) Cooper, Damon Clark, and Leon Washington Jr.; four sisters, Tyra Cooper, Saginaw, Leonette Washington, Chicago, Lavita Simon, Atlanta, Georgia, and Sandy Westbrook, Rochester, Michigan; aunts, Lois Rance-Cooper, Stone Mountain, Georgia, Sharon Cooper, Saginaw, Kim Wells, Mint Hill, North Carolina, Regina (James) Stinson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Wanda (Collins) Washington, Saginaw, Marva Barnett, Saginaw, Willie B. Armstrong, McKinney, Texas, and Eleanor Barnett, Grand Rapids, Michigan; uncles, Ronald (Fatima) Cooper, Romulus, Michigan, Gregory (Berlean) Washington, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Lavern Simmons (Masue) Fairfield, California; special nieces, Jayla Cooper, Willow Cooper, Mekaela Cooper, Lamariea Thompson, and Saniya Tucker; nephews, Jayden, Tyler and Jaylin Cooper; special cousins, James Wells, Dionne (D.D.) Washington, Tracy Washington, Tionno Washington, Shakari Washington, Malique Washington, Nasee Washington, Tyree Washington, Shalena Simmonds, Sabrina Robertson, Ashlee Washington, Jerrell Cooper, Terrell Taylor, Gregory (Steffany) Taylor, Kawana Taylor, Monyata (Alan) Butler, and Ronald Cooper II; special friends, Adarryl (Melonie) Turner, Ashton (Brittany) Turner, Columbia, South Carolina, Andre Turner, Saginaw, Leonard (Treva) Anderson, Atlanta, Georgia, Demario, Xavier, and Trayvon; many other special relatives and friends including the Dawkins family, and others too numerous to list.
Marlon was predeceased by his father, Nathaniel Barnett, grandparents, Allen and Gloria Barnett, and Haywood Cooper; and many other relatives and friends.
Marlon, also known as "Big Perm," graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 2005; went on to further his education at Delta College, studying computer science, and earning dual degrees. Marlon was ambitious, inventive, and a very creative person, always striving to be the best in whatever he did. At the time of his death, he was employed by Kelly Services and worked as a consultant for Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan, in the Learning Services Department as a Learning Developer. Marlon, along with his sons, united with the Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in 2013, by Christian Experience.
Marlon was an exceptionally gifted musician; some would say a "musical genius." He arranged, produced and recorded his own music. His inspiring creations ranged from Beats to Rap and Gospel. Some years back, he created his favorite song called, "How We Live."
Marlon had a casual type of personality. A person of few words, yet he would speak freely on things that were important to him. Bursting with knowledge about politics, the environment, and the health concerns of the world today, he would often call in the late of night voicing his concerns and opinions. Those who knew Marlon, also knew that he was a "great debater," if you know what I mean.
Marlon was an excellent cook; his specialty was turkey & dressing and strawberry pie (thanks Ms. Audrey Thomas for giving him that recipe). Besides work, he enjoyed being home and spending time with his family, watching movies and television documentaries. Marlon cherished his friends. When you were friends with Marlon, you were friends for life. He considered Mrs. Sandra Lowery as his second mom, a spiritual advisor, and a life coach that he loved very much.
"Family" was very important to Marlon, biological or not. He had a deep and profound love for "family" and friends. He cherished his sisters and brothers. Marlon was especially proud of his son, Marlon Jr., and would often boast about him becoming a top pick in the NBA draft and one day becoming a famous basketball star. He took great care of his second son, Marcelle, whom he loved just as much. Marcelle has a condition called Myasthenia Gravis, a weakness of the muscles of the body, and Marlon was very protective over him, taking him to many doctors while traveling back and forth to U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor for his medical care: there were many sleepless nights and worries. But Marlon would always say, "that is what a parent is supposed to do, right?" Then came the sunshine once again to his life, his daughter, little Mariana, whom he called "Sunshine."
He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Mary (Leon) Washington; two sons, Marlon Barnett Jr. and Marcelle Barnett, his former wife and mother of his sons, Mariah El-Amin, Saginaw; one daughter, Marianna Barnett, Saginaw; grandmother, Catherine Cooper, Saginaw; three brothers, Mekele (Marquetta) Cooper, Damon Clark, and Leon Washington Jr.; four sisters, Tyra Cooper, Saginaw, Leonette Washington, Chicago, Lavita Simon, Atlanta, Georgia, and Sandy Westbrook, Rochester, Michigan; aunts, Lois Rance-Cooper, Stone Mountain, Georgia, Sharon Cooper, Saginaw, Kim Wells, Mint Hill, North Carolina, Regina (James) Stinson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Wanda (Collins) Washington, Saginaw, Marva Barnett, Saginaw, Willie B. Armstrong, McKinney, Texas, and Eleanor Barnett, Grand Rapids, Michigan; uncles, Ronald (Fatima) Cooper, Romulus, Michigan, Gregory (Berlean) Washington, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Lavern Simmons (Masue) Fairfield, California; special nieces, Jayla Cooper, Willow Cooper, Mekaela Cooper, Lamariea Thompson, and Saniya Tucker; nephews, Jayden, Tyler and Jaylin Cooper; special cousins, James Wells, Dionne (D.D.) Washington, Tracy Washington, Tionno Washington, Shakari Washington, Malique Washington, Nasee Washington, Tyree Washington, Shalena Simmonds, Sabrina Robertson, Ashlee Washington, Jerrell Cooper, Terrell Taylor, Gregory (Steffany) Taylor, Kawana Taylor, Monyata (Alan) Butler, and Ronald Cooper II; special friends, Adarryl (Melonie) Turner, Ashton (Brittany) Turner, Columbia, South Carolina, Andre Turner, Saginaw, Leonard (Treva) Anderson, Atlanta, Georgia, Demario, Xavier, and Trayvon; many other special relatives and friends including the Dawkins family, and others too numerous to list.
Marlon was predeceased by his father, Nathaniel Barnett, grandparents, Allen and Gloria Barnett, and Haywood Cooper; and many other relatives and friends.
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