Marvin Leon DeSpain was born on June 14, 1938 to William Roy and Zela Mae (Blaylock) the youngest of seven children. He graduated from high school in Hinton, OK. He was in the army reserve and complete his six months of service before starting college. He graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma University in Weatherford, Ok with a BA in Education.
He married Janet Kay McSparrin on December 4, 1960. They had two children, Kelley Dawn and Bradley Scott.
Marvin was in the education field for 10 years. The first 5 years he was a math teacher, coach and principal. The last 5 years he was superintendent of schools.
In 1972 they moved to Poteau and he opened a tire store, Tire City. Later he increased his business to include mini storages, rental properties, bottled and vending water businesses as well as a blueberry farm.
Marvin was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Poteau for many years. Due to ill health, they moved to Claremore to be close to Brad and his family.
Marvin proudly served as a firefighter for the Poteau Fire Dept. for 25 years. He enjoyed the close relationship he had with other firefighters and the opportunity to serve his community.
Marvin is survived by his wife Janet, son Brad and wife Meredith, grandsons Kyle Kinman and wife Tiffany, Wesley, Bailey, Bradey and Andy DeSpain, granddaughters Chloe and Abbey DeSpain, sisters-in-law Glenda DeSpain, Sue DeSpain, Judy Woodard and husband Woody, Former son-in-law Larry Kinman and wife Christy. As well as many nieces, nephews and other loved ones including his long-time friend Wayne Winn and wife Alice and special friends Bill and Mike Woodruff.
He was preceded in death by daughter Kelley, his parents, brothers William Coleman, Melvin and Donnie, sisters Wanda, Gerry and Imogene.
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