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Anita Shikany
January 18, 2017
Marvin was married to my cousin, Glenna. We did not live in the same state as I was growing up but on family occasions when I was around Marvin he was always happy and enjoying life. And he was so handsome! As a ten-year-old I had a little crush on my cousin's husband! I wasn't around Marvin in our later years but I know his two daughters Michelle and Katrina loved him dearly. And he loved them. He was an "awesome Daddy"! My heart goes out to the many friends and family that will miss him deeply. Rest in peace Marvin.
Paul Weigand
January 14, 2017
Condolences to family and friends from your friends at Shooters.
Jason Lowe
January 12, 2017
I am so sad to hear of Marvin's passing, he was always bringing a smile to the membership staff of the South YMCA when he would come in. He was always in a great mood even on the coldest days, and was a great person that we had the privilege of interacting with. I for one will miss seeing him come in and the interaction we had with Marvin. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Marvin will definitely be missed at the South YMCA by all.
Hillary Alexander
January 12, 2017
I loved seeing Marvin at the South YMCA! Marvin always made me laugh and I enjoyed his jokes! We will all miss seeing you at the Y. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Please reach out to the staff at the Y if we can help with anything.
Norman Johnson
January 11, 2017
Marvin, Rest In Peace. You will be missed my friend. Will see you again on the other side.
George Armbrust
January 11, 2017
I have known Marvin for a good many years. I was a member on one of his pool league teams in the early 1990's. I still remember him this pool league session playing against his team. I am sorry to see him leave us. Good luck playing up there in heaven Marvin. We all miss you here on Earth.
David Greeley
January 11, 2017
Thanks for all you did as it relates to bluegrass music. Spent alot of my youth at bluegrass festivals listening to Prairie Wind. God bless!
Jara Wilhelm
January 11, 2017
Marvin was a great man with a kind heart. Always so funny and loved to joke around. He will be deeply missed.
Jon Ehrsam
January 10, 2017
Marvin had many good qualities and interests. He was always ready to add enjoyment to lives of his friends. Being a valuable member of the East High Class of 1959 and the Reunion Committee for that class, Marvin added his expertise to make life and events better for us all. My prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.
Cal Schumacher
January 9, 2017
I know he's playing pool with the best in heaven including his long time friend Que Smith. He was one of my best and dearest friends ever along with Que. I miss them both dearly. My deepest regards to his family members and all of the people he knew and loved and cared about. There will never be another like him. Don't race your motorcycle in heaven God might not turn the other eye to that. Glad because you now longer have COPD. Love you brother.
Debi Cooke
January 9, 2017
I remember him as being kind and calm, especially when my car would die on the worst weather day of the year and I called for help! Seriously he was generous and such a talented musician. He had smile that made you smile too. He was always playing music and entertaining , so I know the band goes on in heaven. Debi Cooke (Shallotte,NC)
Lenora Boardman
January 9, 2017
I can see him playing music in heaven and shooting a game of pool. Marvin was active in the East High Class of '59 Reunion Committee. We shared many memories of growing up in the Gove and Ninth Street area, walking back and forth to school. Prayers to all his family and friends
Lenora Boardman
January 9, 2017
I can see him playing music in heaven and shooting a game of pool. He was active with me on the East High Class of '59 Reunion Committee, and I lived in his neighborhood during school in the Hillside and Ninth street area. Prayers to all his loved ones, he will be missed
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