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Marvin Waters, 56, died on May 31 at Duke Hospital after a 4 ½ year battle with colorectal cancer. Marvin was a respected attorney, government official, pastor, and community leader, who strove to be a man of God and a good husband and father.
Born in Plymouth NC on August 28, 1953 to the late Alton Waters and Elsie Waters, Marvin met Peggy in high school and married in 1975. In his early career he served as a minister for churches in Pinetown and New Bern. Marvin felt a call to a different ministry in 1990, and rekindled an earlier dream by starting law school. He served the community through his work at the District Attorney‘s Office, the ABC Commission and the Attorney General’s Office before his final position as Assistant Secretary of the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety.
As a member of Trinity Avenue Presbyterian, his gifts were welcomed as a speaker, teacher, choir member, and church leader. Marvin’s greatest pleasure came through his role as a father. His daughters remember him being at every performance, soccer game, and cheerleading event, even after cancer made it difficult.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Waters; his two daughters, Charlotte Reedy and husband, Ted, and Amy Waters.
The family expresses appreciation to the nurses and doctors who cared for Marvin at Duke Hospital.
A celebration of Marvin’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 5th at Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church, 927 West Trinity Avenue, with the Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake presiding.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, gifts in Marvin’s memory be made to Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church in Durham.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim Cauley
June 12, 2010
I just learned of Marvin's passing. I had not seen him in several years but remember him very fondly. We worked together as adversaries when he was with DOT. He was a good man whom I admired very much. I will keep the Waters family in my prayers.
Bryan Brice
June 9, 2010
To Marvin's family, I am sorry for your loss. I first met Marvin as a lawyer at DOT, and will never forget him, his smile and his friendly manner. I know he loved his family, being a lawyer and his church. He has the love of God in his heart. Bryan Brice (Raleigh)
Robin Hammond
June 8, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. I thought a lot of Marvin and know that he will be missed.
Virginia Collins
June 8, 2010
Marvin was a grand person and I am terribly sorry to hear of his long illness and death. I recall how he he was always smiling when he came into class in law school. He and I kept trying to find a common ancestor because we shared some family names...Marvin, a grandmother named Amy Waters, and a great aunt named Elsie Waters! Family and friends will miss him much.
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June 8, 2010
I attended law school with Marvin and later practiced in Durham with him at the courthouse and me in my law firm. He was always a kind and honorable person. He always said hello. Amy and my step daugher Lauren were friends in high school. I always saw Marvin at the School during shows and games. I am so sorry for this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Catherine Constantinou
Durham, North Carolina
June 7, 2010
Mrs. Waters, may the God of all comfort be with you in the coming days and give you the inner peace that only He can provide. Mr. Waters was a man who was easy to befriend. Pamela and I both enjoyed very much visiting with the two of you in your home. We hope to meet you again the next time that we travel ot North Carolina. Until then may God bless and comfort you,
Ron & Pamela Lilly
Dr. Maisha Britt
June 6, 2010
My condolences to the Waters Family and the NC Department of Crime Control and Public Safety; I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr. Waters in December 2009, while visiting my daughter, Terri Butler, at her workplace in Raleigh. In those treasured moments, I found Mr. Waters to be very spiritual and he made a divine impact on my life. He will be sadly missed, but we know that God has embraced him for an even higher calling. We have a new angel to watch over us now! God is our Comforter; The joy of the Lord is our strength. Peace and Blessings.
Rosemarie Gulla
June 4, 2010
Dear Peggy,
My heart goes out to you and your girls at this time. May your hearts find peace as you travel this path. May the Lord bless Marvin and keep him. May the Lord make His Face shine upon him and be gracious unto him. May the Lord lift up His Countenance upon him and grant him peace.
Love,
Rosemarie Gulla
Rudy & Sylvia Thomas
June 3, 2010
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Peggy and the family. We were members of his congregation @ St. Nary's FWB Church in New Bern many years ago. Marvin was a great pastor.
Justin Bailey
June 3, 2010
Mrs. Peggy, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I haven't seen you all in many, many years, but still have very good memories of our families getting together for dinner, etc, when I was growing up. My parents always enjoyed visiting with you & Mr. Marvin. You will be in my prayers... Take care, Love, Justin Bailey, NYC
June 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Waters family at this time. It has been a long time since we last saw each other, but you were in my prayers. I will never forget the wonderful Revival service you held at Free Union in Greene County years ago. I will never forget you stopping by my parents house with the Patricks and Luptons for refreshments and fellowship one night after the service. I will also never forget the night you won the Alumni of the Year Award at MOC[even if Ray Wells made you laugh too much]. You are safe with Jesus now my friend and I will miss you. Randy Beaman
Barbara Tanner
June 3, 2010
Marvin was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure to have known him over the past 7 years. Marvin will certainly be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. God Bless
Bill Chamberlain
June 3, 2010
Marvin is a source of inspiration to me... Even when he was hurting, he would would talk and pray about issues that I had to deal with... He was fearless in the face of a difficult and painful desease, and loved by many because of his upbeat personality!! I thank God for Marvins Life!
June 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Waters family at this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. It was honor of working with Marvin.
Margaret Harris
June 3, 2010
My condolonces go out to the Waters' family at this time. I had the honor of working with Marvin and he always had a kind word for everyone. Marvin will surely be missed.
Tanga Southerland-Kelley
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