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https://vimeo.com/event/3923340 https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/robert-organ/full-view.html Robert Marshall Organ, son of the late Deacon Simon Werner Organ and Pearlie Frances Johnson was the fifth of six children. He was born on April 24, 1950 in Round Rock, Texas. His arrival to the family brought a special joy and happiness. At the age of seven, Robert accepted Christ and was baptized by the late Rev. Robert L. Rowe at Ebenezer Third Baptist Church. As a youth, Robert was an active member of various youth and young adult activities and the St. John District Association. Robert received his elementary and secondary education in the Round Rock Independent School District. He attended the old Hopewell schools and in 1965 he transferred to Round Rock High School and became the second African American student to be integrated within the Round Rock School District. Robert graduated in the top 3% of his high school graduation class of 1968. Following high school, Robert attended the University of Texas at Austin for two years before joining the United States Marines in 1971 where he trained as a Marksman and remained an active member until 1977. Robert later returned to UT @ Austin and earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics. Robert also earned his Masters of Business Administration from St. Edwards University. Robert later attended Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas to pursue his Doctorate. Robert continued to be a faithful and dedicated member of Ebenezer until his health declined. Robert served as a deacon for more than 45 years and was most proud of having been appointed by the late Dr. Marvin C. Griffin as the youngest chairman of Deacons at the age of 28. Robert was very active in various church ministries and auxiliaries. He was Chairman of the Deacons (43 years). He served on the local, state and national levels with the Ushers. In 1993 he was named “Man of the Year” and in 2021 he was recognized as an outstanding servant of the church. Robert served his community as past President of the Hopewell Ex-Students Association in Round Rock, Tx.; member of the Agudas Achim/Ebenezer Race Relations Committee; board member of the East Austin Economic Development Corporation Board and The Children’s Haven Association. Robert was an avid world traveler and never met a stranger and always helped everyone. He traveled to Brazil, Paris, and Columbia just to name a few places. He loved visiting and sharing with his family and friends who fondly called him “Marshall.” He was actively involved with both the Johnson and Organ family reunions. Robert was very knowledgeable and was often contacted for her perspective on historical family and community events. Robert was a dedicated employee at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and retired after 40 years of service. Robert joined his heavenly father Monday, November 27, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Blossie M. Organ and Johnnie P. Organ. Sister in love JoAnne Traylor Organ, brother, Jeffery O. Organ, Brothers in love; Albert C. Jones and Reverend Rodney L. Swisher and nephew, Adrian R. Jones. Robert leaves to cherish and rejoice in his memory: Sisters; Ruth T. Jones, Houston, Tx, and Carrie O. Swisher, Austin, Tx. Robert was the proud Godfather to both Femi Akingbala and Jeremy Davis. Godmother; Mrs. Thurma Bonds, El Paso, Tx; Adopted sisters and brothers; Vera A. Manor, Brandywine, MD; Sharon Alexander, Austin, Tx; Guybret June Bolden, Austin, Tx; Rose A. Turner, Miami Beach, FL; Marilyn Walls, Clinton, MD; Lisa Jenkins, Dallas, Tx; Dr. Gloria Quinlan (Quincy), Austin, Tx.; Louis Hudspeth (Betty), Austin, Tx; Jim Brown, Austin, Tx.; Reggie Ellis (Gwen), Detroit MI.; Nephews; Rodney I. W. Swisher (Jessica), Mansfield, Tx.; Joel D. Swisher (Letrina), Texas City, Tx; Julian Hunter (Dorchel); Richard Allen, Houston, Tx. Nieces; Joletia R. Jones, Charlotte, NC.; Gabrielle Coady-Bey (Robert), Detroit, MI; Jasmine F. Organ, Detroit, MI.; and Courtney Swisher Banks (Eric), Denton, Tx.; Sixteen great nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

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Deacon Robert Marshall Organ

April 24, 1950 - November 27, 2023