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Marvin Franklin Tumblin, Jr.
AIKEN, SC - Marvin Franklin Tumblin, Jr. of Aiken, S.C. passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Born April 23, 1926 in Laurens, SC, the oldest of 8 children of Janie Cox and Marvin Franklin Tumblin, Sr. He grew up in Laurens and enlisted in the US Army as an infantryman and paratrooper during WWII. After losing a leg in Germany, he returned to the US for a year of rehab and learning to walk again. To Marvin, obstacles simply provided an opportunity to rise above, overcome, and move on... which he demonstrated time and again throughout his life.
In 1950 Marvin married Elizabeth Shockley, the love of his life for 63 years. Shortly thereafter they moved to Aiken where they made their home and raised their family together. For 41 years, Marvin was a welder, pipefitter, and foreman in Central Shops for Savannah River Construction.
Marvin's life-long passion for motorcycles fueled decades of involvement in competitive amateur racing throughout the southeast. He co-found Aiken Motorcycle Sales and Service in the mid 1960's. He loved sharing his passion for motorcycles with others and became a friend, mentor, and disciplined taskmaster to many generations of youth who grew up at Aiken Motorcycle.
Marvin was a respectable, selfless, loyal, hard-working, generous, fun-loving, and beloved man of God with high standards and sound moral character. His faith was nurtured by his involvement in his church activities and fellowship with other men of faith. He was loved by many, most especially his wife, daughters and family.
Marvin is survived by his three daughters, Martha Elizabeth Tumblin (Bruce White) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Frances Tumblin Bodie (John) of Lake Murray, SC, and Marsha Tumblin Hopkins of Aiken, SC; four grandchildren, Bradlee Dennis (Ashley), Courie Dennis (Aimee), Joseph Dennis of Aiken, and Sarah White of Mt. Pleasant; six great-grandchildren, Reese, Hunter, Mason, Hannah, Michael, and Dax, of Aiken; and sister
Margaret Tumblin McNeely, Easley, SC. He was also blessed with a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles who were a source of joy throughout his life.
Marvin was preceded in death by his loving wife and parents; brothers, Lloyd Tumblin, Ted Tumblin, and Ned Tumblin; sisters, Clayton Tumblin Reid, Lonnie Tumblin Morvan, Jane Tumblin Green; nephew, Jimmy Tumblin; niece, Ann Tumblin Rhodes, and dear family friends, Frances and Jim Evans.
The family will receive friends Sunday, April 24th at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home from 2 to 4 PM.
A service celebrating Marvin's life will be held Monday, April 25th at 10 AM at New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Aiken. Graveside services will follow at 3 PM in Greenville Memorial Gardens, Greenville, SC.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Marvin's name be made to the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County, PO Box 1763 Aiken, SC 29802 or the Salvation Army of Aiken, 604 Park Ave, NE, Aiken, SC 29801.
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Marsha Tumblin
April 16, 2023
Marsha Tumblin
April 16, 2023
Bet you are winning all the bike races in Heaven... RIP you ole rascal.. Larry
Larry Lynn
Friend
April 16, 2023
Miss you ole buddy.. Larry
Larry Lynn
Friend
April 18, 2022
Forever in my heart & on my mind... Love you always!
Marsha
April 16, 2022
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you... We always had each others backs & we didn't always agree with each other but we were best friends through thick & thin.... I love you forever.... thank you for the tough unconditional love! Marsha
Marsha Hopkins
Daughter
April 21, 2021
I just miss that ole rascal... I am sure God is having a blast chatting with Marvin about the good ole racing days....
Larry Lynn
Friend
April 16, 2021
Think about him every time I pass by Aiken Motorcycle. He was one of a kind. Miss you my friend.......Larry
Larry Lynn
Friend
April 16, 2020
April 19, 2019
Forever in my heart, my best friend, my biggest fan, & my toughest critic. I will always cherish your tough but unconditional Love & the many lessons you taught me..... Until we meet again, Godspeed Daddy
Marsha Hopkins
April 19, 2019
Sure miss Ole Marvin. Such a great guy that was always joking and giving us younger guys the devil.. He was so witty. Loved going into the shop (the little one where Wendys is and also the current one). If I ever took a girl with me he would also mess with her saying she is making a big mistake. I could always count on him doing that. He was such a fun loving character... Marvin, bet you are joking with God right now and making him laugh...
Larry Lynn
Friend
April 16, 2019
RIDE ON MY FRIEND! Thanks for letting me hang out and ride at the old shop. i thank GOD for you and all your help. miss u man!
Kirk Callan
April 25, 2016
Worked with Marvin at SRP and sold me my first motorcycle. Wonderful human being.Many fond memories of the times we spent together.My deepest sympathy to the family.
Don Damewood
April 24, 2016
My therapy dog, miniature dachshund "Roxanne", and I visited Marvin every week. He loved the visits and was especially fond of Roxanne. We will dearly miss him. Laurie Breisch
April 24, 2016
Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.
S. Washington
April 23, 2016
Another of our "GREATEST GENERATION" is gone.
Marvin and Kline can put the team back together now.
Wayne Boyce
Belvedere, South Carolina
April 23, 2016
So sorry to hear of your father's passing, Martha. Cling to all those wonderful memories you have! My prayers are with you and your family.
Shirley Williams
April 23, 2016
Can't say enough great things about Marvin. Met him close to 50 years ago as a young kid wanting to race bikes and WOW such a character. Always willing to help. Always cutting up and joking with that devious little smile. Loved spending time with him just talking about "stuff". I am sure he and God are talking motorcycles right now. RIP Good Friend.... Larry Lynn
Larry Lynn
April 23, 2016
What a Great Man! Mentor to many, Proud American, Relentless worker, Racing Legend, Friend to many,and Loving Father/Grandfather. We are blessed to have known him!
Tommy Butler
April 22, 2016
Sold me my first Motor Scooter.
JOHN MIANO
April 22, 2016
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