Marcos Josué "Josh" Suárez

Marcos Josué Suárez( Josh) born February 19,1945 in -Holquin, Oriente Provincia_Cuba, promoted to Glory August 8, 2023 at 5:30 pm. 

He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Colonels Ernestina and Moises Suàrez, his brother Moises Suàrez, his sister Colonel Martha Mothershed and recently, the mother of his children and wife for 40 years, Lynda Barrs. 

He leaves behind his loving wife of 13 years Shirley Ann Suàrez, older sister Major Miriam Musgrave, daughters Anna Darden-Worthington (Frank), Stephanie Nikki Suàrez, (Brock), Abril Deraney (Mark), Step Children Philip Adams, Chris Adalton (Jared), Matthew Adams (Sabrina), Nichole Rodriguez (Ramon), as well as nine grandchildren :Joshua Ethan (Jasmine), Matthew (Hailey), Adam Brennan, Rae, Kendall, Serene (Trey), Isobel, Isaac, Lilah, step grandson Zephyr, and great grandsons Issac and Ivan plus many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

Josh started his life in a children’s home directed by his parents in Cuba with The Salvation Army and arrived in the states to start a new life when he was 16. He loved the Lord and entered the School for Officers Training with The Salvation Army in 1968 and was commissioned an officer in 1970 with the Undaunted Session, serving in Cumberland, Md and Front Royal, VA. He later served as a minister in charge of Hispanic ministries of El Faro (The Lighthouse), as well as with Windsor Springs and Hillcrest Baptist of Augusta, Ga. His writing abilities were phenomenal, as well as his singing voice and he used those abilities in his non-profit work with The Salvation Army, his ministries, and Hope House of Augusta. His favorite assignment was as a Chaplain’s assistant in the US Army, as well as serving his country in the First Strike 502nd infantry, 81st Division and as a regimental soldier with the 101st Airborne Division. Though never becoming a citizen (one of his goals and hopes never realized) he served his country for almost 18 years and loved reminiscing about those experiences. He joined Shiloh UMC in 2017 when his wife became the Pastor. 

A memorial service will be held there, 5970 Cobbham Rd (Hwy 150), Appling, GA on Saturday, August 26 at 1:00 pm. Shiloh UMW will be providing a light lunch for family members afterwards. 

In lieu of flowers the family would like you to make donations in his name to your favorite charity or organization.