Marvin Harris Wilson, Jr

One Hundred Five year old (105) Marvin Harris Wilson Jr. of Show Low Arizona, passed away on June 01, 2019. Marvin was born on January 17, 1914 in Jackson Tennesse.to his loving parents, the late Marvin and Kate (Hall) Wilson.

Marvin’s parents (Bi-vocational Baptist Ministers) raised Him to love and to serve the Lord. Not only did Marvin learn the disciplines of church ministry as a child, he also, dutifully worked in the grocery business with his father, daily after school. Marvin graduated Valedictorian of his High School class.

After High School Marvin worked in radio, and entertainment. In 1944 Marvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country until 1946. Marvin lived in Anaheim California until he retired (Butcher) to Greenfield Missouri where he spent many days catching his limit fishing.

Marvin was quite the crooner, he absolutely loved to sing, tap dance and entertain. He sang his whole life in churches, hospital wards, quartets, or where ever his rich baritone voice could be heard. The old fashioned gentleman was simply loved by all.

Marvin Harris Wilson Jr. is survived by his wife Mary, his four loving children: Marvin H. Wilson III, (Mikey ), Ann Trepanier, Karen Frailing, Karla McKee. Grandchildren: Desiree, Candice. Great grandchildren: Tanner, Brook, Faith, Katie, Bella. Great Great grandchild: Jude.

Memorial services and a celebration of Marvin’s life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Community Presbyterian Church located at 1940 Penrod road, Pinetop Arizona. The glorious event will commence at 1:00pm.