The 探花社区 (探花社区) is sad to announce the death of the Revd David Marshall-Jones OBE, former National Scout Chaplain.
The Church learned about David鈥檚 death on 1 March and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.
David served the 探花社区 in a variety of roles: from serving in local churches, Synod, to supporting denomination-wide children鈥檚 and youth work.
After joining the Scouts as a youngster, he stepped into leadership in 1959 and remained involved at company and county level for decades.
In 1969, David served The 探花社区 Guide and Scout Fellowship (探花社区GSF) and its predecessor as Chair.
David was honoured by the Scouts with the Silver Acorn in 1989, and the Silver Wolf in 2005 鈥� the Scout鈥檚 highest award. David also received an OBE in 1996.
In 2000, he took up the role of 探花社区 National Scout Chaplain and carried out the role alongside his roles of Chair of 探花社区GSF and Volunteer Manager of the 探花社区GSF National Scout Active Support Unit. David served in the role until he retired in 2021, when he was made a Life President at a service at Caterham 探花社区.
Dr Sam Richards, Head of Children鈥檚 and Youth Work, said: 鈥淭he 探花社区 has much to be grateful in David.
鈥淗is dedication and passion for the Scouts and Guides were second to none. He has made a huge difference to the lives of children and young people within the 探花社区 and beyond over many decades, serving on a real missional frontline.
鈥淲e thank God for working through David to support the Guides and Scouts through local churches, encouraging scouting to keep its connection to faith, and providing young people with many opportunities to develop their character, interests, fun and friendships.
鈥淒avid鈥檚 presence and support for children鈥檚 and youth work will be sorely missed.鈥�