Marvin Lee Dingus Sr.

Marvin Lee Dingus Sr.

Marvin Dingus Obituary

Published by News & Messenger from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2008.
Marvin Lee

Dingus, Sr.



Marvin Lee Dingus, Sr., age 74, a 41 year resident of Manassas, Virginia died Thursday, October 16, 2008 at his residence.

Mr. Dingus was born September 19, 1934, in Covington, Virginia, son of the late Everett Lee and Catherine Tibbs Dingus.

He coached youth sports for both football and baseball, as well as coaching his children and teams at the local Roller Skating Rink. He continued his support of youth sports by attending Osbourn High School athletic events, earning the nickname of "Mr. D." Mr. Dingus loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Leola Dingus and his son, Marvin Lee Dingus, Jr.

Survivors include two daughters, Robbin Ann Besece and husband, Richard and Renee Leake and husband, Gary, all of Manassas, Virginia; one sister, Sylvia Parks and husband, Roy, of Searcy, Arkansas and two grandchildren, Jordan Leake and Nicole Dingus.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2008 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Laird Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers, or contributions to Nicole Dingus for her Educational Fund, c/o Renee Leake, 9005 Tudor Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20110. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.


This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).

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Gloria Campbell

October 27, 2008

I am very sorry to hear about Mr.Dingus passing. You all are in my prayer.

Polly Hardbower

October 21, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. He was such a great friend to me when my life was upside down. I knew he was sick but, I did not know of his passing untill just now Oct. 21 at 3:27. My prayers are out to all of you, I know he will truly be missed.

Mary Freeze

October 21, 2008

Renee, Gary, Jordan and Nicole:

We are so very sorry for the loss of your father (in-law) and grandfather. He was such a fixture at basketball games and softball games -- and the early t-ball years with Jordan when Nate played on Gary's team. He was a good man and enjoyable to talk to as well. I am sure you and your family will be blessed in the days and years to come. Memories are forever and they are what gets us through these uncertain times. May the Lord bless you.

Mary, Buddy and Nate Freeze

Terry Buchanan

October 19, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Terry, Emmett and Annie

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