He was born March 19, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lily Mae Davis Hillson and the late Glen Hillson.
Marvin was a kind son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was enjoyed and loved by many others that he met.
Marvin's wife, Alida and his father, Glen Hillson preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Lily Mae Hillson; his sons, Marvin L. Hillson, Jr. and fiancé, Janet and Ivan Wayne Hillson and wife, Paulette and their son, Justin Wayne; his daughter, Alida E. Duggan and her husband, Tom and their daughter, Larissa and his brother, Glen Hillson and wife, Dee Ann.