Marvin Lee Otey peacefully departed this life on Monday, February 25, 2019. He was born on September 20, 1949 to the late Thomas H. Otey, Jr. and Mary Bell Otey. He attended Norfolk Public Schools. Marvin retired form Colonna’s Shipyard with over 20 years of service. He was the “brain” in the Dock Shop Department. He was loved by everyone he came in contact with and would give you the shirt off his back. Always willing to help.
He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas H. Otey, III; a daughter, Neicy Jones; grandson, Keeahey Scott; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Marvin leaves to cherish his memory; loving and devoted wife of thirty years, Carolyn Fonville Otey; daughter, Valencia
Otey Perkins (Madison) of Cameron, N.C.; two sons, Dwight Davis and Calvin Fonville both of Norfolk, VA; three sisters, Cleo Otey Reep of Virginia Beach, VA, Sylvia Otey Billups and Deborah Otey Loiseau both of Norfolk, VA; one aunt, Elizabeth Otey Adams of Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
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Marilyn Webb says
February 27, 2019 at 12:13 pmHe has always been such a nice guy. Always had a smile for everyone. RIP cousin.
Tonya D Cook says
February 27, 2019 at 4:07 pmFamily I am so sorry for your loss
Sabrina Walker Jones says
February 27, 2019 at 7:38 pmRIP Marvin, Father and Daughter are resting in HEAVEN together. Sleep on until we meet again.
Dolon Peete says
March 4, 2019 at 10:24 amMy thoughts are with you in your time of grief. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Please accept my deepest condolences.
And may “the God of comfort,” comfort you at this time of sorrow. 2Corinthians 1:3,4
jw.org (Website for more encouragement.)
Geraldine Flowers. says
March 4, 2019 at 3:33 pmSorry for your loss,My thoughts and prayers are with you and family
during these sad times.RIP MARVIN.
Deli says
March 5, 2019 at 4:13 pmI’m sorry for your loss of your dear loved one. Please take comfort in Christ promise of the resurrection, John 5:28,29