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Marvin Davis Obituary

Marvin Samuel Davis, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with congestive heart failure on June 1, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Carole; father of the late Michelle, Cheryl (Daniel) Carnell, and Tracy (Aimee) Davis; dear grandfather of Brendan and Shannon; and lifelong friend of Frank and Kathy Kowalski. Marvin's family moved from Detroit to St. Clair Shores during his childhood and he attended Lake Shore High School. He often told stories of the Lake Shore football glory days. Marvin then served his country in the United States Marine Corp. In his free time, he enjoyed boating on Lake St. Clair, golfing with buddies, and was a loyal Detroit Sports fan. Marv will be honored with a military service at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020. Please share a memory with the family at

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Jun. 3 to Jun. 7, 2020.

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MaryLou Manning

June 10, 2020

Connie and I always enjoyed sitting with Marv for breakfast at Pine Ridge. We always enjoyed his company. He was a really nice man and everyone at Pine Ridge liked him.

Mark & Cathy Deldin

June 7, 2020

Tracy and Family, our condolences on the passing of your beloved father. I always counted on seeing him every year at the Lake Shore Golf Outing. He is with your dear mom now. May you all live with their memories in your hearts.

Tom Weir

June 6, 2020

I was on the 56 LakeShore football team with Marv. That team developed a brotherhood that couldnt be broken. When Marv graduated he advised me to NOT take the #15 jersey because it was bad luck. Well I didnt listen.
I had that jersey on when I was injured. All I could think about on my way to the hospital was that advice that I didnt take. As a team, We would gather once a year at Colin Chisoms farm and reminisce about that team. Marv was always there. He was one of the nicest guys of that team. His infectious smile and friendliness will always be remembered.
Rest In Peace Marv, Rest In Peace.
Tom Weir, class of 60

Skip and Mary Ann Uhl

June 4, 2020

Cheryl and Tracy, our thoughts and prayers are with you both! Your Dad was always a pleasure to be around!

Valerie Hammond

June 3, 2020

Wonderful guy that I knew from the late 1950's (thanks to my brother, George Leshan). George and Marv were good buddies, along with Tom Barton and they all played football for Lake Shore. Marv was always very kind to me, as was his wife, Carole. For his family, my deepest condolences. Remember the good times. Valerie Hammond (Leshan)

Nancy DuChene

June 3, 2020

I am so very, very sorry to hear about Marv's passing. I went to school with both he and Carole and Marv and my brother George (Moe) were very close. He always had the greatest smile and was just one of the nicest guys I've ever known. ! Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your father/grandfather. Nancy Leshan DuChene

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