Marvin Davis Gill

Marvin Davis Gill of Clarendon, 74, died Friday, July 27, 2012, in Amarillo.

Marvin was born on June 30, 1938, in Grapeland, Texas to Elmer Roy and Ailene Gill. Marvin was a hard working man and spent his early years in the insurance business. While pursuing his love for helping people and building business, he continued to seek the fulfillment of other aspects in life, such as starting a family.

Marvin met his loving wife, Suzy, on a blind date. After exchanging many heartfelt love letters during their courtship, they married August 30, 1957. Marvin and Suzy shared a wonderful life together filled with love and soon, children.

Marvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, snow skiing, and travel. He loved visiting with his many friends he had made from all over the country.

He was a true salesman with his contagious smile and bubbly laugh. He loved to tell stories of his many travels, both national and international, with his friends and make everyone laugh. He was a very generous man and a wonderful grand-father, or “Boppy,” to many grandchildren and took the pleasure of teaching them his beloved game of golf.

As a well respected rancher and business owner, Marvin became dear to the many friends he made in the Clarendon community and panhandle area.

As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Marvin was a man of deep faith and was devoted to sharing the Bible truth with others. He dedicated his life to Jehovah God on March 19, 1962. It was paramount in his life.

Marvin passed away, with his family by his side, as a faithful servant of Jehovah on July 27, 2012. Marvin’s enthusiasm for not only his faith, but for life itself was inspiring.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Gill, one son Jeffrey Herbert Gill and wife Roberta, and two daughters; Jean Ann Hinson and husband Toby and Jennifer Gill Haney and husband Brad. As well as eight grandchildren: Allen Womack and wife Rebecca, Kristen Gill Grandi and husband Shawn, Eli Hinson, Caleb Hinson and wife Angel, Yancey Gill and wife Jessie, Savannah Thackeray, Casey Haney, and Ben Haney. He is also survived by six great granddaughters: Morgan, Katelynn, Finley, Henley, Liv, Clair, and great grandson Austin.

In addition, he is survived by his 2 sisters and brother along with their spouses, Martha Loy and Jimmy Basye, Iva Lou and Donald Gene Crawford, and William and Val Grant. He is also survived by many genuinely loving nieces and nephews.

Marvin was preceded in death by his mother Ailene Grant, his step-father Clint Grant, his father Roy Gill, and his sister Sarah Evelyn Edwards.

The family wants to thank all of the close friends and family that have been by their side throughout this entire journey.

Memorial services were held at Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon on Tuesday, July 31, 2012; at 11:00 a.m. Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the World Wide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses in c/o Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses; Highway 287 N, Clarendon, TX 79226.