Marvin Edward Watson

2025. Marvin was born on August 17, 1937, the son of the late Otto Watson.

Marvin married the love of his life, Peggy Black (Watson) in 1962. The marriage was blessed with three

children. Two sons and one daughter. Marvin and Peggy loved each other and enjoyed sharing

precious moments and adventures together.

An avid lover of the Alabama Football team, Marvin was the offensive tackle for the Legendary

Alabama Football Team. He also played for the World Army Football team while he served in Okinawa

playing in front of the world's largest crowd of 108,000 people. He was also named the Offensive

Lineman of the year. Marvin was also an avid lover of the Atlanta Braves.

Marvin was a lifelong chef and loved cooking. He Opened up Watson’s Gulf Coast Seafood in Acworth.

Marvin was known for his Strawberry Cake, and his Seafood dishes and this famous spaghetti.

Marvin had a knack for connecting with people and he touched many lives. He knew how to pull

resources and apply them to help people. His influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew

of him.

Marvin is preceded in death by his daughter Genice Hoerchler and his sister Jackie Anderson. He is

survived by his sister Marnell Duane and by his sons, Malcolm Watson and wife Lynda of Rome,

Georgia; James Watson and wife Tatinna of Kennesaw, Georgia. Also, by grandchildren Adam Hall,

Heather Kirkland, Trent Watson, Samantha Watson, Scott Hoerchler and Annabella Watson. His Great

Grandchildren are, Matthew, Addsion, Paisley, Parker, Sarah-Ruth, Jordyn, Kirkland, & Caylee Boone.

The memorial for Marvin Watson will take place at ten thirty on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Acworth

United Methodist Church. A gathering of friends and family will take place following the conclusion of

the service