DEACON MARVIN EDWARD DAVIS

Marvin Edward Davis was the first child born to Marvin and Edna (Ramsey) Davis on Aug 20, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas.

Marvin attended and was a product of Phillis Wheatley High School class of 1956. He then attended St. Philips College where he studied electronics. Marvin also held certifications for  appliance and refrigeration from National Radio Institute (NRI)

He was employed by City Public Service. He began working for City Public Service as a porter. He was later promoted to meter reader and advanced to positions as field service representative (collector), residential sales and planning representative, supervisor of coffee shops and retiring after 38 plus years as Director Of Food Services.

Marvin enjoyed and looked forward to riding his tractor and working on his farm outside of Seguin where he raised cattle, built fences and gardened until his health prevented him from continuing to do so. He loved to hunt, was an avid fisherman, enjoyed traveling as well as a good game of dominoes and poker. Marvin was also previously a member of the Alamo Wing (Air Force Reserve). He was a former board member of the Alamo Branch YMCA, the San Antonio Restaurant Association and the Society of Food Service Managers.  

Marvin has been a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he had served as an usher, a deacon, chairman of trustees and also chaired and served on various committees.    

Marvin was previously joined in marriage to Pearlie Richardson. To this union a son, Edward and a daughter, Vanessa were born. Vanessa preceded Marvin in death.

On Oct 20, 1958 he was joined in marriage to the late Earline Bateman. To this union a son Marlon, and daughter Pamila were born.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; Marvin Davis and Edna Ramsey Davis, eldest daughter Vanessa and wife Earlene Bateman Davis. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons: Edward Wayne Davis (Mihaela) and Marlon Quinn Davis (Katrina) and daughter: Pamila Genene Davis of San Antonio, Texas, his sister: Beverly Davis Linton, 11 grandchildren: Shawana, Kenisha, Christopher, Charles, Jason, Keyara, Alisia, Carolyn, Marlon (Quinn), Marvin (MJ), & Nicolas, nieces: Angela Wilcox, Deborah Calliste, Vonita Wilcox and Tara, nephew: Thomas Wilcox, 21 great grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends.