Marvin Phillip King was born in Albany, Georgia on March 3, 1961.  He was the beloved son of Elder Mary Alice Carter and the late Shellman Water.

He received his formal education in the Dougherty County School System and was actively involved in numerous school organizations, activities, and sporting events.

At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Morning Star Holiness Church.  He later united with Lewis Temple in Pittsview, Alabama, under the leadership of Pastor Curtis King.

Marvin was a delightful man with a big heart. His love for family and friends knew no boundaries and he touched their lives in a very special way.  He had a special way of getting to know people and becoming a part of their lives.  The strong bonds of friendship that he developed throughout his life will forever be cherished and remembered.

On March 13, 2021, Almighty God called Marvin home to eternal rest and peace.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Eugene Chester, Rayford  Glenn, John I. King, J. M. King, Cella Waters Williams, and Katherine Waters.

He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish fond memories his loving mother, Elder Mary J. Carter of Columbus, GA; his son, Golden Sean Williams; siblings, Evelyn Waters, Lolita Ellis, and Minister Demetric (Gevana) Ellis all of Jacksonville, FL, Brenda (Julius) Copeland of Covington, GA, Henrietta (Ricky) Denson of Albany, GA, Kenyorta Lewis of Sylvester, GA, Ephesian (Rachel) Waters of New Orleans, LA, Raymond Glenn, Jr. of Marietta, GA, and Pastor Curtis (Co-Pastor Mary) King of Fort Mitchell, AL; eight grandchilden and one great grandchild; aunts and uncle, Velma Tuff of Jacksonville, FL, and Geraldine Toomer, Charlotte Daniels, and Buster (Lillian) Chester all of Sylvester, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.