Marvin Tate Obituary

Marvin L. Tate

Marvin Leslie Tate, 82, of Findlay, went to his heavenly home Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Birchaven Village after a long illness. He was born Sept. 19, 1940, in McComb, to Frank and Ruth (Henry) Tate Jr.

Marvin graduated from McComb High School, class of 1958, where he played football. The day after graduation, he left for U.S. Marine Corps and then later enrolled in Army Reserves, serving for a combined total of 33 years. During his time in the military, Marvin traveled to Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa, Honduras, Guatemala, Philippines, and went on a Mediterranean Cruise. Marvin married his high school sweetheart, Barbara (Apple), of North Baltimore, in 1959, and had celebrated their 63rd anniversary this September.

Marvin was a farmer, millwright, miniaturist, avid scouter, woodworker, and Civil War re-enactor. He loved watching war and western movies and enjoyed listening to country music. Marvin was a member of Living History Findlay Historical Museum, American Legion, National Rifle Association, and Johnson's Island Civil War Round Table.

Marvin, a devoted family man, is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; children, Mark (Tami), Jeff (Sue), Amanda (Rod) Sullivan, and Scott; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Linn (Phyllis) of Findlay; and sister, Bonnie (Jim, deceased) Fogle of New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family services will be private. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500), has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.