John Marvin Williams

John Marvin Williams completed his journey of 87 years in this life peacefully in the early morning hours of January 25, 2016 at Newnan Health and Rehabilitation. Marvin was one of four children born to the late John Thomas Williams, Sr. and Minnie Era Sorrells Williams. His birth on November 29, 1928 on the family farm in rural Coweta County began a classic story of life in an agricultural family. His father managed the family farm and instilled in all of his children the values of family unity, hard work, a strong faith and caring for your neighbor. These were all traits that Marvin exhibited throughout his life. He instilled in his children, by example, the importance of being a good citizen, a good provider and the importance of being a good example in building a strong family. All that Marvin did for his family and community was done with a simple servant spirit that never desired acclaim for what he had done himself. On May 24, 1947 Marvin and Marjorie Smith were married and for the next 68 years were models of devotion as husband, wife and parents. Marvin worked for over 30 years outside the farm with Coweta Dairies. It was a natural fit for him as he worked alongside his brothers Edgar and Gene. Moreland United Methodist Church was the faith base for Marvin and his family and he was an integral part of that church. Even after his last illness, he cared deeply for the church and the fellowship hall in the church is named in honor of him and his dear friend Myron Haynes. Marvin is survived by his wife Marjorie Smith Williams. He was a loving father to Robert “Bob” Williams and his wife Katie; Margie Gail Williams and her husband Bob Newsome. He was the devoted grandfather to Amanda Williams Collins and her husband Randolph and Kristy Williams. His great grandchildren are Kate and Bo Collins. Marvin was preceded in death by his siblings J. T. Williams, Sr., Eugene Williams and Edgar Powell Williams. His sister-in-law, Willene Williams also survives. Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street where the family will receive friends on Thursday, January 28th beginning at 2:00 PM. The service to honor Marvin’s life will be in the McKoon chapel at 4:00 PM with Reverend Brian Ridgedell officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery where his ancestors were laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Moreland United Methodist Church P.O. Box 156 Moreland, GA 30259. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-2-53-4580.

John Marvin Williams

November 29, 1928 - January 25, 2016