Marvin D. Henry

Marvin D. Henry PORTSMOUTH - Marvin D. Henry, "Marv Henry," died Feb. 16, 2009. Marv was born Jan. 6, 1928, to the late Evelyn and Sigmund Henry in Venice, Calif. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Gloria Kirkpatrick and Bonnie Peacock, both of the greater Los Angeles area. Marv enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II where he served as a hospital corpsman. After the war, he worked with Horace Heidt, did some acting on television and then worked as a disc jockey in Minneapolis on radio stations WLOL and KSTP. In 1964, he moved with his family to Portsmouth where he hosted the "Dialing for Dollars" and "Morning Drive Time" shows on WAVY-TV and radio. Marv had a long and successful career as a radio TV talent throughout the Tidewater area, first with WAVY and then with WFOG and WTAR. Most recently, until his illness would not allow it, he was affiliated with Studio Center where his voice was recorded for numerous local and national radio and television commercials and programs. Marv was known as "The Man of Many Voices." He was also a longstanding member and past president of Temple Sinai of Portsmouth. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; three sons and their wives, Kenneth and Lynne Henry of Portsmouth, Gary and Karen Henry of Lawrence, Kan., and Eric Henry; three much-loved grandchildren, Jill, Aaron and Jeff Henry; and his dog, Zoey. His family is eternally grateful for the loving care and support given by Dr. Jeorge Cortina, the nurses and staff at the VA hospital in Hampton, Comfort Care Hospice of Chesapeake and special thanks to our dear friend and neighbor, Susan Adams. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Temple Sinai, 1440 Hatton Point Road, Portsmouth. The family will receive friends in their home immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Sinai, the VA Hospice in Hampton or a charity of choice.