Marvin Dale Waters

May 17, 1936 - July 31, 2019

Marvin D. Waters, 83, of Jacksonville passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his residence. He was born, May 17, 1936, in Virden, the son of Charles A. Waters and Beatrice I. Bond Waters. Marvin married, Mildred I. Norris, Feb. 5, 1959, in White Hall. She preceded him in death, Sept. 8, 2012. Surviving are daughters, Karen (Martin) Woods and Sharon Waters both of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Andrew and Nyssa Woods, and Amanda (Nick) Martin; one great grandchild, Pierce and extended family, Madonna and Charles Berry of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Albert, Melvin, Raymond Waters and Opal Seymour. Marvin served in the US Airforce during the Korean Conflict and separated in 1962. He spent 35 plus years at Mobil Chemical. Marvin had an apple orchard for 20 years before he moved to Jacksonville from Lynnville, where he served as water superintendent. After retiring from Mobil Chemical, he started a vacuum repair shop until his death. He enjoyed being with people, family and friends. He always looked forward to Friday night family dinner. Babysitting Pierce and being with his grandkids, gave him much joy. They were the apple of his eye. On Saturday nights, you could catch him in his favorite chair watching his country music show. Marvin was planning a family cruise to Alaska, going to see Vince Gill and doing more traveling. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville with interment in the East Cemetery in Jacksonville. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.