Plainview The angels in Heaven have a new voice in their choir.
Marvin Glenn Marshall, 97, of Plainview, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home. The family would like to invite family and friends to a visitation at Lemons Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and to the funeral at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Funeral service arrangements are under the direction of Lemons Funeral Home.
He was born to David Marvin and Josie Florence Marshall on January 21, 1916, in Aiken, Floyd County, Texas.
Marvin was the fifth of six children: Ruth Allen, Faye Terrell, J.S. Marshall, Leta Mae Farris, and Lloyd Douglas Marshall. He was born after his family made the journey from Ellis County to Floyd County in December, 1915. While in school at Aiken, after doing his various chores, Marvin rode a donkey to the rural school. His high school years were completed at Plainview High School in 1933. After graduation he attended John Brown University in Arkansas.
On June 30, 1940, he married the love of his life, Elsa Jeanette Jackson, in the home of his sister, Faye Terrell. They had 63 wonderful years together. Marvin farmed for his brother-in-law, Clayton Terrell, in Hale County. After helping his brother-in-law, he was able to farm on his own in 1943 in Floyd County. He farmed in Floyd County until the 1950's. Marvin and Jeanette moved to Hale County where they built their home in the Bellview Community and where Marvin farmed into his 90's. Marvin passed away in the same house.
Through the years Marvin supplemented his income with custom harvesting and hay baling. Marvin thought the only way to farm was with International or "red tractors".
In addition to his love of farming, Marvin loved music, especially hymns. As a teenager Marvin started singing in churches. He sang at revivals, funerals, and weddings all over the South Plains. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Aiken, where he was their song leader for over thirty five years. Marvin held many offices in the Aiken Methodist Church as it was a very important part of his life. In 1962 he moved his membership to First United Methodist Church in Plainview, where he was song leader of his Sunday school class until his health failed.
Marvin and his son, Marvin Ferrell Marshall, loved old cars. They bought and repaired old cars from Model 'A' Fords to 1957 Chevys. They both were happiest when they were "tinkering" with old cars and their motors or tractors. Marvin could be found in his shop working even into his last days. Sometimes he would ride his scooter as he moved to work on cars. Marvin and Jeanette joined the Plainview's Model Restorers Car Club, and toured various places in their Model 'A' with the club.
He wasn't always able to vocalize his faith with words, but when he began to sing, it was obvious that he loved the Lord. He spread the love of Christ through his love of his wife, his family, and his friends. He was another "dad" to many of his children's friends.
Survivors include: Glenda Marshall Mahagan and her husband, Glenn of Kress, Texas, Marvin Ferrell Marshall (deceased) and his wife Carolyn Marshall Karrh, and Theresa (Tesa) Benefield and her husband, Tim of Lago Vista. Marvin had eight grandchildren: Michael Glenn Mahagan of Dallas, Mark Wayne Mahagan, his wife Gretchen and their children, Kyle and Katie of Plainview, Melissa Mahagan Emmons, her husband, Conon and their children, Grant, Garrett, and Taylor of Eldorado, Texas, Robert Caddel, his wife Esmeralda and their children, Leslie, Kiki, Alexis, and Jessica of Indianapolis, Indiana, Brian Caddel, his wife Tassy and their children Bo Ryan, and Cassius of Marble Falls, Texas, Dr. Amanda Marshall of Seattle, Washington, Kelli Marshall Medina, her husband, Jason and their son, Marshall of Lubbock, and Melanie Mahagan Cook, her husband, Dustin and their son Kelby of Plainview. Numerous nieces and nephews also survived Marvin. The family would like to express special appreciation to Yvonne Franklin and Linda Perales for their tender and devoted care of Marvin.
Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, sisters and brothers and his son, Judge Marvin F. Marshall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Education Foundation, 3601-4th St., Room 3A, Lubbock, Texas 79430, the First United Methodist Church, 1001 W. 7th St., Plainview, Texas 79072, or to the American Heart Association, 2514-82nd St., Suite B, Lubbock, Texas 79423.
Online condolences may be made at www.lemonsfunerals.com.