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Marvin Lewis Carter

03/19/1964 - 07/15/2022

Obituary For Marvin Lewis Carter

On Friday, July 15, 2022, Marvin L. Carter 58, of Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life. Born in Virginia March 19, 1964, he was the son of John Carter, Jr., and the late Bertha Mae Madison Carter.

Marvin was a member of Refuge Temple Ministries, where he sang with the Men of Destiny, and a member of the Security force. He was a graduate of Tunstall High School class of 1982. Marvin was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, Boston Celtics, and NASCAR racing.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife, Vanessa S. Carter of the home; his father and step-mother, John and Becky Swanson Carter of Axton, VA; one son, Tevin Kirby of Danville, VA; three daughters, Latasha (Brack) Scales of Martinsville, VA, Tanika (Devin) George of Reading, PA, and LaQuanta (Shaq) Preston of Martinsville, VA; one sister, Mary (William) Burns of Fayetteville, NC; five brothers, Ronnie (Trina) Carter of Ladson, SC, Ricky (Sandra) Carter of Danville, VA, Timothy (Brenda) Carter of Martinsville, VA, Darryl Price of Axton, VA, and Jeff (Lisa) Price of Danville, VA; two brothers-in-law, Frank Schoefield, and Joe Schoefield both of Martinsville, VA; 12 grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. until the start of the funeral at 3 p.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries, 205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA, with Elder Alan Preston, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park, 18960 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Spencer, VA. Viewing will be held Friday, July 22, 2022, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home, 223 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA.

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Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.


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So sorry for your loss praying for you and your family

I graduated from Tunstall High School with Marvin and my cousin Trina is married to his brother Ron. To Mrs. Vanessa Carter and family, my condolences and prayers go out to you, that God will strengthen and comfort you and give you His peace. God is Good and His mercy endures forever. Mrs. Valorie Thomas Maddox, Baltimore, MD.

Vanessa, so sorry for the death of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. The Simmons Family

God bless my cousin and family. I never got a chance to meet him in life but I talked to him on the phone in June. He said he knew me. We talked about wrestling and he said he loved the old wrestling. I pray that when that day God calls me home I will get to meet him in Heaven. πŸ™πŸ½ Maurice Womack from Lynchburg,Va.

Vanessa We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband Marvin. May God continue to give you Peace and Comfort in the days forthcoming. We are praying for you and your family. Paul and Michelle Brown

Condolences to you Vanessa and the Carter family....Vanessa sorry for your loss. Praying that God give you strength in this time and the days ahead. Recita McKenzie and Family

My condolences to Vanesssa Carter and the family im so sorry for your loss. Sorry I couldn't attend his honegoing service sue to being out of town.. praying for the family

I went to high school with Marvin and remember how is smile was so contagious! May God comfort you in your time of loss.

I send my sincere condolences to Vanessa and the Carter family. My siblings and I grew up together same neighborhood and went to school together with Marvin and his siblings. We will miss Marvin. Glad I had the chance to talk with him the last few weeks. Arleen DIvens

Vanessa, condolences to you and family. Heart saddens to learn about your loss. I pray God's peace and strength to you and family today and days ahead. Keep looking up to God who is your help always. Minister Ophelia Griggs

Vanessa I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this time. He loved you so much.

Prayers and condolences to the Entire Carter Family. Love always Kisha Dillard James

Vanessa, You will always be in my prayers. Marvin was someone very special to me and my Family. He will Be deeply missed. πŸ™πŸŒΉ

Vanessa, Jo and I are so very sorry for the loss of your husband. words, I know cannot express the feeling that's in your heart, but we do feel that God got you, and he will get you through this time. Hold on to God and don't let go. Jo and Taylor Schofield!

To the family. I went to Tunstall High School with Marvin, he was a nice and funny person. Sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Vanessa. You could tell he loved you by him smiling all the time in y'alls pictures.Nancy Waller

Vanessa so sorry for your loss praying for you and family.

So sorry for your loss Vanessa, praying for comfort for you and your family

Vanessa sorry for the loss of Marvin. Whenever you seen him, he always smiling and making you laugh. Praying for you and your family and him family. Tara and Irvin Dodson

To God be the glory, bless you and keep you, Your cousin, Nadine Scholfield

Praying for the family during this time of sadness. God's grace and mercy will see you all through. Keep your hands in Gods hand.

Praying for you and your family πŸ™. CATHY CARTER

Praying for your family. Sorry to hear about the passing of Marvin. He was one kind and funny man. No matter where he went he always was polite and would keep everyone laughing. I pray for your strength Vanessa. Love you my friend.

Went to Tunstall with Marvin and sorry to hear of this loss. My prayers and sympathies to the family. May fond memories and God's comfort carry you through this sad time and years to come. God Bless! Judy Hairston, Alexandria VA

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Marvin Carter. May our everlasting God continue to be your source of peace and comfort. Fellow classmate and neighbor, Tunstall High School Class of 1982, Rev. Valerie Williams, Charlotte, NC

So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you peace during time, and days to come. Nicole Moore

Vanessa we are so sorry to hear of the passing of MARVIN-We will continue to keep you and the family lifted up in Prayer!!! May God continue to comfort and strengthen you at this difficult time!! GOD BLESS❀️-Love and Prayers Deacon Vince and Margaret Fountain

Vanessa, We are so sorry to hear about Marvin's passing. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. We are praying for you and the family. Millicent & Timothy Perkins

Sorry for your loss

Vanessa,Tracy and I send our condolences to you and your family may God bring you peace and comfort We will be praying for you all. RIHP Marvin you will be sadly missed.

With deepest sympathy and condolences to the Carter family. Marvin was a wonderful person. We went to high school together (Tunstall). Truly great memories of himπŸ™πŸΎ

Vanessa Carter and family, I am sorry to hear about the transitioning of Marvin. He will be missed. He was a kind, friendly and funny character. May God bring you peace and healing during this transitional period. Always reflect and cherish the good times. Debbie Vaughn

Praying for you and your family πŸ™.

Precious in the eyesight if the Lord. Our prayers are with you. God is our refuge and strength. Rev. Dr. Mary Davis and family.

Prayers for family. Marvin "movieman"was good friend will miss him.

Vanessa,we were sad to hear about the passing of your devoted husband. We are praying for you and your family with Love. God Bless you All during times like these.Love The Adams & Penn Families

My condolences to Vanessa and family. Betty Burwell

Sorry for your loss

Vanessa,

We are so sorry to hear about Marvin's passing. May God bring you comfort and peace in the upcoming days. We are praying for you.

Elizabeth and Ellia

My condolences to Vanessa the family and Betty Burwell

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

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