Marvin Clarence Yates III

Marvin Clarence Yates, 81, of Oxford, Mississippi formerly of Hernando, Mississippi, passed from this earth on February 24, 2025 to a new life in Glory with his savior, Jesus. He was at home surrounded by family. A visitation wil be held Saturday March 22, 2025 from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at Longview Point Baptist Church (1100 McIngvale Road, Hernando, MS, 38632), with a memorial service to follow at 2:00PM. Marvin was born September 22, 1943 in Jackson, Tennessee to Mary Wright Yates and Marvin Caleb Yates. Marvin married Margaret Lea Yates on December 6, 1975 at Minter City Methodist Church. Marvin and Margaret were married 49 years. Marvin served his country in the Coast Guard and later in the reserves. He graduated from Memphis College of Art with academics from Rhodes College. Marvin was a professional artist specializing in watercolor painting and was a member of the American Watercolor Society. He worked as an Art Director for the Commercial Appeal until retirement. Marvin's focus was to be a father to his son, Wesley, and daughter, Christen so his painting was set aside for a number of years until his children grew up. He coached youth baseball in Hernando and truly cared for the many young men who crossed his path there. When his children were grown, Marvin spent many happy hours in his studio painting southern scenes. He said that his paintings were only faint images of God's creation. Marvin's greatest love was for the LORD his God. He loved to read theology and history. He served the Lord on many short term mission trips and at Longview Point Baptist Church in Hernando in many capacities from dishwasher to teacher. Marvin and Margaret moved to Oxford in 2021 to be near children. They have been warmly welcomed at North Oxford Baptist Church. Remaining to cherish Marvin's memory are his wife, Margaret; son, Wesley Yates and his wife Natalie; daughter, Christen Yates; sister, Beverly Steed; brothers, Robert Yates and his wife Virginia, and David Yates and his wife Liz; two grandchildren, Jack and Lottie Yates; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Yates Brunner. A memorial service will be held in late March with date and time to be determined. Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeox.com.

Marvin Clarence Yates III

September 22, 1943 - February 24, 2025

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