Littleton “Virgil” Mashburn, 84, of Largo, passed away on March 26, 2016. Virgil was born August 25, 1931 in Unadilla, Georgia, a son of the late Littleton Virgil Mashburn, Sr. and Lois Giles Mashburn.
He graduated from Georgia Military College and the University of Georgia, Athens. Virgil served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After the war, he was a Supervisor for J.C. Penney Company for 13 years and later a manager of Oxford Industries in Atlanta for their only retail stores. He then owned and operated “Clothing Carnival” in Unadilla, Georgia for 26 years.
He was a member of Indian Rocks Baptist Church and Unadilla Baptist Church. Virgil and his wife, Donna, served in a RV ministry, “MMAP” and “Sowers.”
He enjoyed fishing and being with people. His family remembers him as a concerned father and grandfather and a loving husband. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Donna Boswell Mashburn of Largo, 4 children Gary Mashburn and his wife Luann of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; Susan White and her husband Myron Newton of Buford, Georgia, Daven Mashburn and his wife Helen of Weston, Florida and Melisa Bodnar and her husband Dennis of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren Kayla Devenburg, Nick Mashburn, Naomi Kirchner, Leo Bialis-White, Dave Mashburn, Emily Mashburn, Henry Mashburn, Tyler Bodnar, Kaitlyn Bodnar, Isabella Bodnar; great grand-daughters Kaylee Mashburn, Cora Devenburg, and Naomi Devenburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch at P.O. Box 2000 Boys Ranch, Florida 32064-9984.
A service will be held at 3:00 pm on March 30, 2016 at Indian Rocks Baptist Church. The family will receive guests from 2:00 to 3:00, one hour prior to the service. A second service will be held at Unadilla Baptist Church in Unadilla, Georgia at 11:00 am on Saturday April 2, 2016 with a visitation the previous day on April 1, 2016.
Virgil will be laid to rest at Walnut Cemetery in Unadilla, Georgia with military honors provided by the United States Air Force.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
We enjoyed and valued Virgil’s friendship and his sense of humor. We also admired his commitment to his Lord and to giving back to those who needed his help or guidance. He will be dearly missed. Rest well in Christ’s hands Virg!
We are so sorry about your loss. We here @ the CLOTHING CARNIVAL loved Virgil very much. May God bless his family because he was very special to us. Donna we will always love you and keep you in our prayers.
So sorry to hear of Virgil’s passing, he was a wonderful guy and will be missed tremendously.
Babe and Judy Bodnar and family.
Erna and I wish to express our sincerest condolences to you Donna and family, on the homegoing of your husband and father . We so enjoyed him , his humour, his such good intentions , and his heart to help wherever needed, in whatever way . His friendship and way with people was exceptional. He was so sincere to , in all that he did , and no task was too small or menial for him. I loved working with him .
May God fill your needs Donna and provide you with all you need in love ,friendship, and compannionship.
Wish we could attend the funeral service as well , but we are too far away . See you in Glory .
Ben Erna
Donna, Our most sincere sympathy to you and your family. It was such a joy to get to know Virgil when we were on Sower projects with you and him. Carl especially enjoyed his sense of humor. He was always a fun guy to talk to.. We also enjoyed his phone calls in the summer when we’re were in Iowa,. It always was a very nice surprise to hear his happy voice on the other end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carl and Corrine. Sowers#1460
To Donna & Family,
Gerda & I extend our condolences & share your grief. We enjoyed Virgil on several SOWER Projects. He was fun to work with and loved to play games in the evening especially HAND & FOOT. Yes, Virgil is gone from this earth, but knowing of his Christian Faith we too will see him again in Heaven.
Hi Donna,
We are fellow SOWERs and prayed for Virgil. We are sorry to hear that he passed and are praying God’s comfort and strength for you in your time of loss.
Sincerely,
Willard and Grace Michael #2695
The SOWER Board of Trustees would like to send our heartfelt sympathy to Donna and all the family of Virgil. Please know you are in our prayers at this time.