Community honoring life of 2nd fallen Cobb County deputy at funeral
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Hundreds of people will gather in Cobb County Thursday afternoon to honor the life of Deputy Marshall Samuel Ervin Jr.
Ervin and Deputy Jonathan Koleski were killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant for a suspect wanted for theft last Thursday night at a home near Marietta.
Wednesday, mourners and supporters came out to remember Koleski as a husband, brother, friend, and someone who served his country and local community. Now, in what is sure to be another emotional day, law enforcement and loved ones will gather to do the same for Ervin.
The funeral service for the 38-year-old father of two will start at 2 p.m. at West Ridge Church in Dallas. Visitation will be just before the services starting at noon.
Following the service, a procession will begin from Dallas Highway to Barrett Parkway to Macland Road, where Ervin will be laid to rest.
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is asking people who would like to line the street for the procession to do so at the intersection of Dallas Highway and Poplar Springs near Lost Mountain Baptist Church. FOX 5 will also stream both the service and the processional.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has the flags over the Capitol and at all state facilities to be lower to half-staff on Wednesday and Thursday to honor the deputies as the community comes together to honor the fallen deputies.
FUNERALS ANNOUNCED FOR COBB COUNTY DEPUTIES KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY
Deputy Marshall Ervin, Jr. - May 21, 1984 to September 8, 2022
Deputy Marshall Ervin, Jr. (Cobb County Sheriff's Office)
Marshall Ervin, Jr., 38, has deep roots in Georgia. He graduated from East Paulding High School and would go on to marry his high school sweetheart.
He loved his guitar, fishing and most of all was spending time with his daughters who were his everything.
His family will remember him as a loving husband and father who will truly be missed.
He is survived by his wife, daughters, siblings, and extended family.
Deputy Jonathan Koleski - January 7, 1980 to September 8, 2022
Deputy Jonathan Koleski (Cobb County Sheriff's Office)
Jonathan Koleski, 42, a Florida native, had been with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years. He first was sworn in as a deputy in 2007.
Koleski was called to serve in the U.S. Army after Sept. 11, 2001. He served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the 101st Airborne Division.
He would later go on to join the Georgia National Guard.
His family says he loved the outdoors, was an avid runner, and could be seen on any given weekend running one of the many 5K runs around metro Atlanta.
His family also described him as an animal lover and an adventurous foodie.
Koleski is being remembered as a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and a friend to many.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE WARNS OF SCAMMERS ASKING FOR DONATIONS FOR FALLEN COBB COUNTY DEPUTIES
How to support deputies' families
The Cobb Sheriff's Foundation is accepting donations to support the deputies' families.
There is a "Donate" button on the homepage of the foundation's website. You can register online and donate any amount of money. Donations are accepted by credit card or offline.
To make an offline donation, write a check payable to "Cobb Sheriff's Foundation, Inc." Mail the check to P.O. Box 1932, Marietta, GA, 30061.