Mr. Marvin M. Clark

Marvin M. Clark was born on a plantation in Lincolnton, Georgia on September 9, 1936 to Reverend James and Sister Lucille Clark. He received most of his formal education in the Orange County School System and graduated Salutatorian from Hungerford High School in 1956. Marvin attended Florida A&M University where he ran track and met his wife, Deloris, whom he has been married to for fifty-seven years. Through this union, they had two children, six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was a member of the Masonic Order. After leaving FAMU, he and Deloris lived in Ocala, Florida for a brief period of time. They later settled in Clarksdale, Mississippi and lived there for twenty-four years. Marvin was the 1st African American to join the management program for Morrison Food Service. He traveled and worked for the company for thirty-six years. After retiring, he and his family returned to Orange County. He continued to work and served as Director of Hospital Food Services at Health Central Hospital in Winter Garden. Marvin was not one to sit still, he went on to work for Walmart for fifteen years. His favorite pastime was engaging in debates (one that he claims he has never lost), collecting coins, fishing, vinification, and avid CB Communicator. Marvin M. Clark transitioned on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Florida South Hospital surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend James and Sister Lucille Clark, sister; Mylvette Gaines. He loved and cherished his family leaving precious memories to His wife, Deloris; Son, Reginald (Vera) Clark; Daughter, Robin Clark; Five granddaughters: Marketa (Juan) Hollingsworth, Shamonte’ Clark, LaKeshia Clark, Jessica Clark, and Alexandra Thompson; One grandson: Reginald Clark Jr.; One great-granddaughter, Nylah Hollingsworth; one sister: Virginia (Whitfield) Barrington; Nephews: Dr. Phillip (Patty) Johnson and Stacey (Virginia) Whittington; Nieces: Madelyn McFarquhar, Erica Shea (Gerrod) Barrington-Hayes and Alicia Hope; Cousin: Reverend G. Christopher Clark (Judith Yvette); Sisters-in-law: Alice (Kenneth) Rozier, and Patricia Robinson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

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Mr. Marvin M. Clark

September 9, 1936 - August 7, 2017