Marvin Eugene Ellington

Marvin Eugene Ellington went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 64. Funeral Services for Marvin will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Avoca Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Huffaker officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery at Avoca, Texas under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford, Texas. Marvin entered his eternal home

Marvin was born in Richmond, VA on March 10, 1953 to Harold and Grace (Hyde) Ellington. Being reared in a military home Marvin lived in numerous places and attend several schools prior to graduating from Yokota High School near Tokyo Japan in 1972. He attended college in Laredo, Texas. He became a resident of Stamford in 1991.

Marvin had the heart of a faithful servant; he was a generous man devoted to helping others with no expectations of them having to return his kindness. He was a faithful member of the Avoca Methodist Church where he ran the sound system for their services. Marvin’s family members were blessed recipients of his kindness which also carried over to his beloved pets. Marvin worked for the City of Stamford at the water plant. He also enjoyed working as an auto mechanic and “tinkering” with cars. Marvin would lend a helping hand to anyone who needed their automobile worked on.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Evelyn Louise Lange.

Survivors include 2 sisters, Janet Almaraz of Stamford, TX, Brenda Ellington of Spring, TX; 1 brother Harold F. Ellington and wife Guadalupe of Laredo, TX, 3 nieces, 4 nephews and a host of other family, friends and his beloved pets.

Online condolences may be made and viewed at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com .