Marvin O. Walton
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Marvin O. Walton, aka "Starvin' Marvin", 86, of Parkesburg, died on Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Coatesville VAMC. He was the widower of the late Florence J. Walton. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Albert and Sadie Brown Walton.
Marvin served with the US Army during WWII in the Pacific. He will be fondly remembered as the operator of Starvin' Marvin's Produce Stand. He was a member of the Downingtown, Coatesville and Parkesburg VFW Posts, the American Legions of Coatesville and Christiana, the Polish American Club, Downingtown Moose and the Thorndale Fire Co.
He is survived by eight children; Mary, wife of Michael Procyson of Florida, Darlene Kuhn of Parkesburg, JoAnn, wife of Paul Mendenhall of Sadsburyville, Patricia Walton of Philadelphia, Marvin Walton of Cochranville, Charlotte, wife of Joseph Bernard of Honey Brook, Laura Young of Parkesburg and Celia, wife of Joseph McBride of Parkesburg, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and five siblings; Alfred "Sonny" Walton of Coatesville, Carroll Dyer of Delaware, Gladys Dyer of West Chester, Shirley Walton of Narvon and Betty Lou Stirling of Parkesburg. He was preceded in death by a daughter Margaret Walton, two brothers Albert Walton and Carl Webster and grandchild Leigh Mendenhall.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday evening, April 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg with a viewing from 6 to 8:00 pm. Interment will be held on April 11 at 11:30am at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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My deepest sympathies on the
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. Uncle Marvin was a kind hearted man who would do anyone a favor. I remember growing up and he was always there at our house, whether it was lending a helping hand, or just sitting there & chit chatting. I wish I could of seen him more as I grew up. I'll never forget all the times I did have with him and he will be in my heart forever. he is an angel now surrounded by his loved ones ,who have gone before him. And I know he is smiling down on all of you. His love & memory lives in your hearts and there it will always stay. Sending prayers your way for the healing to begin.
RIP
Uncle Marvin was always helping a lending hand, I"ll never forget he'd take Aunt Flo here there & be there for her after Uncle Ed passed away. Once you'd talk about produce being sold, everyone knew who Starvin Marvin was :) RIP, smile down on all of us & say hi to pop pop, mom mom, Uncle JR, Aunt Marion, Uncle Ed, Aunt Flo, Uncle Carl. I know you are all having a good time beng joined back together & we will see you all again some day. He looked soo at rest & peaceful when I was over to see him Sunday. Family stay strong & we will all get through this :)
Uncle Marvin was a kind ,
Uncle Marvin was a kind , loving , caring , man . He was there for my mom when my dad , Ed was very sick . Marvin would just stop by just to visit . Just to chat . I remember , Marvin , my mom , Donna playing cards on a sat night . I also remember my mom and me helping him at his fruit and veg stand . And it's so true that he would help anyone out . I am sorry that I didn't get to see him as often as I liked . Uncle Marvin , may you rest in peace .
Mary and family. So sorry to
Mary and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. May you find peace in your many memories. God Bless.
Dear Mary and family, So
Dear Mary and family,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. All the good memories and the good thoughts will last forever. Terrie Black
We are saddened to learn of
We are saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Marvin "Starvin Marvin" Walton, who has been a fixture Veterans circles and an advocate of Veterans causes for many years. We wish to pass on our deepest sympathy to his many friends and family. A wreath honoring Marvin has been placed at the Downingtown Area Veterans Memorial in Downingtown.