Marvin was born to Jessie and Lillie Barry in Kankakee, IL. He worked for American Airlines/US Airways as a legacy team member for 36 years. Marvin was a loving, devoted husband to Deanna, and a caring father to Breia, Channing and Dylan. He was a doting grandfather to Alexander, Dominic, and Dylan II. He had eight siblings, and three beloved nephews, Tavares Smith of Kankakee, IL, Deon Norals of Washington and Brandon Brown of San Diego, CA. He has one niece, Chelsia Barry of Atlanta, GA, and a host of cousins and other family members. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents Lillie and Jessie Barry, one sister Patricia Ann Smith and niece Rakeya Smith.
Don't Grieve For Me For Now I'm Free
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the close of day
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,
Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch
If my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Marvin was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms, got it bought a win listening to no one. He was an all or nothing gentleman who expressed his love via his actions and was a protector at all costs. He could only live without chains. Oh, high like an Eagle, never to be caged. He has flown away and is now flying free.
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Carmen Nelson Bostick Historic Cemetery
Marvin was born to Jessie and Lillie Barry in Kankakee, IL. He worked for American Airlines/US Airways as a legacy team member for 36 years. Marvin was a loving, devoted husband to Deanna, and a caring father to Breia, Channing and Dylan. He was a doting grandfather to Alexander, Dominic, and Dylan II. He had eight siblings, and three beloved nephews, Tavares Smith of Kankakee, IL, Deon Norals of Washington and Brandon Brown of San Diego, CA. He has one niece, Chelsia Barry of Atlanta, GA, and a host of cousins and other family members. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents Lillie and Jessie Barry, one sister Patricia Ann Smith and niece Rakeya Smith.
Don't Grieve For Me For Now I'm Free
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the close of day
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,
Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch
If my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Marvin was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms, got it bought a win listening to no one. He was an all or nothing gentleman who expressed his love via his actions and was a protector at all costs. He could only live without chains. Oh, high like an Eagle, never to be caged. He has flown away and is now flying free.
May The Lord comfort the Daughter of Marvin , and his siblings Cassandra, Paula, Bob, Ramona, Brenda, Gennove, half brother James, aunt Ozella, nieces , nephews, the many friends and relatives. We are grateful to God that we were able to visit in September 2023, before your transition. You will be missed dearly.
A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies.
Marvin's laughter and smile will forever be remembered amongst his many friends in Pittsburgh Stores. May he rest gently in God's arms and in eternal peace. AMEN.
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Thank you for treating my beloved mother with honor and respect all throughout the process.
Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Everything went smoothly. The planning was easy with everything needed for the funeral provided on sight at reasonable prices with no pressure to spend more than planned. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend Beresford Funeral Services to anyone in need of funeral services.
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