Marvin Dabney

1966 - 2019

Marvin Dabney, born June 22, 1966 in New Orleans, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 53. He went to Kennedy High School but left shortly after the 12th grade to become a craftsman and maintenance worker for a number of years of his life. He worked diligently to provide for his family as a loving father. As a lifetime resident of B.W. Cooper (Calliope Projects), Mr. Dabney made and left a lot of close friends behind in his neighborhood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Saucier and Walter Miller. Cherishing his memories are his 2 sons, Charles and Marvin Dabney Jr.; fiancé, Sherill Doyle; 3 aunts, Rosa Rósalie Sheffield, Jimmie Mae Holmes, and Louanda Miller; 1 uncle, Edward Thomas; 7 cousins, Jaunelle Lewis-Peters, Lola Byrd, Travis Lewis, Jacob Thomas, Juanita Holmes, Akiva Holmes, and Derranice O'Neal. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Dennis Funeral Home, 1812 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115. Visitation: 9:00 AM Service: 10:00 AM Interment: Private. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home.