Mr. Marboo Frederich Whisnant

Marboo Frederich Whisnant, Sr. was born on September 29, 1948 to Lottie Heinz and Isaac Jonathan Whisnant in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. Due to the untimely, death of his .mother, Lottie Heinz, when Marboo was only eighteen months, he was nurtured and reared by his maternal grandmother: Kaygbono Barclay, her husband, Forday. Barclay and Sarah Sancho (commonly called Ma Sarah), a family friend and neighbor, who, presumed the role of a foster mother Marboo attended Mother Blach Kindergarten and ElementarySchool. He left Monrovia, to further, his elementary education at the Holy Cross Episcopal Mission .School in Bolahun, Lofa County, under the watchful eyes of the late Father Joseph Parcell, his mentor Head of the Order of the Holy Cross 'Episcopal' Mission. Marboo then matriculated to St. Cyprian's Junior High School in Bolahun, where he received his Junior High Certificate. During his time at Holy Cross, Marboo wrote his own songs and sang at various school programs. In 1964, he returned.to Monrovia where he enrolled at the Laboratory High School and graduated in 1967. He pursued a post-secondary education at .the University of Liberia in March 1968, but he left prematurely in pursuit of his true passion, music. Marboo accepted Christ as' his Lord and Savior at ten years' old and was united with the St. Mary's Church at the Holy Cross Episcopal Mission in Bolahun, Lofa County, He was very active in the church of which he served' as an Acolyte, member of the Choir, Glee Club and other youth organizations. In the United States, he joined Revival Temple Full Gospel Church while living in Maryland. He served as the lead guitarist,-director of the Male Chorus, on the Tape Ministry. He was instrumental in writing. and producing the church's album' "Isn't That Loving You", and wrote and composed songs for a few-of the church's events, and weddings. Upon moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marboo accepted the right hand of fellowship at Christ the King Baptist Church. At CTKBC, he was a member of All The King's Men Ministry. . . . In 1979, Marboo met Valarie Lenore ,Carr (deceased) and relocated to the United States. Marboo was united in Holy Matrimony to Valarie Lenore Carr, (deceased) on December 29, 1979 in Queens, New York. This union was blessed with three children: Veda Lenore, Michael Adam and Marboo Frederich Whisnant, Jr.. After varied life experiences and transitions including a second marriage to Mietta Freeman, Marboo felt that things had come to full circle when he was reunited with his high school sweetheart, Harriet. Claudia George. In February 2008, he relocated to the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marboo and Harriet were united in Holy Matrimony on Friday, June 25, 2010. Marboo was a talented musician. He saw his music aspirations come to fruition when Marboo, Ben Mason, Benedict and Alaric Ricks started the group “The Surfers". Marboo left The Surfers and joined "The Shadec Band'" in which he played the guitar, keyboard and a lead vocalist. They performed all over Liberia and were scouted by a German National who took them to Germany in 1968. Having developed a skill for composing and producing his own music, Marboo went solo. His music career opened many doors for him that took him to countries like England, Spain Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Liberia and some other countries in Europe for performances and recordings. Marboo is perhaps' most remembered for several of his songs: "What About Love", "Falling in ", "Love in Summertime", "Honey" , and many gospel songs which 'include "His,Name Is jesus". On many occasions, Marboo performed as a back-up Singer for many artists from the United .States and also participated in' an annual conference of artists from around the world organized by a sponsor in Germany. Marboo was employed with Washington' Metropolitan Area Transit Authority :( WMATA) for twenty-four years. He started as a bus operator for several years before, being promoted to a train operator. He held this, position until he retired in December 2007. Marboo was employed by Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Fiebrantz Station from October 2010 to November 2012. In Marboo’s leisure he enjoyed Writing, composing and recording songs, listening to music, playing the piano, swimming and movies. He loved watching game shows ,the animal and history channels and forensic files. Marboo was a real family man, well liked, very sociable and friendly, He will be remembered for the jokes he told. Whenever he was in a gathering, he was the life of it because Marboo would have everyone laughing. Marboo Frederick Whisnant Sr. was called home from this life on , Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother: Lottie Heinz, father, Isaac Jonathan 'Whisnant maternal: grandmother, Kaygbono Barclay; step- grandfather, Forday Barclay; his wife Valatie Lenora Whisnant;brothers:, Lloyd, Lester, Ernest, Raymond, Harry, James, Joseph, Norman and James Whisnant: sisters: Evelyn Whisnant; Nellie Bryant and Ida Whisnant- Brooks, brother-in-law, Ted Brooks, Sr., foster mother, Sarah Sancho and several members of the Shades Band. Marboo leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife; Harriet C. George Whisnant two daughters:Chris-Eve Whisnant and Veda Lenore Whisnant six sons:, Diego Salotto, Jaimy ,Rueter, Marboo Alexander Fredrique, Michael Adam-Whisnant, Joseph Gregory Whisnant and Marboo Frederich Whisnant, Jr; two step-children: Alvin Boima Cole and Adelaine Cole Lavala (YoQuai) three brothers: Courtney J.Whisnant (Billie), Isaac Whisnant and Ostranda Whisnant ten grandchildren, mother-in-law, Mrs. J. Eva George; several nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts-in-law and a host of relatives, and friends in the United States, Liberia, Europe who will miss him dearly.

Mr. Marboo Frederich Whisnant

September 29, 1948 - June 4, 2013