Marvin was born to the late Charlie Allen and Lillie Murphy Allen on September 1, 1940 in Murphy, NC. Marvin was one of eight children and was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina.
Marvin married the love of his life, Katherine Ruth Large and became the proud father of three children: Farrell, Melissa and Lilea. Marvin also became the stepfather to Katherine’s first son, Ricky Large.
Marvin worked as a machinist in the Skunkworks division for one of the largest aerospace companies, Lockheed Martin. After 30+ years of service, Marvin retired and was able to spend more time with his family and friends.
Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lillie Allen; sister, Lorena Hickey; brother, Guion Allen; brother, Roy Allen; brother, Verlon Allen; and brother, Brance Allen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Katherine Allen of Woodstock, GA; children, Farrell Allen and wife Kim of Marietta, GA; Melissa MacBeth and husband James of Atlanta, GA; Lilea Cunningham and husband Brad of Dahlonega, GA; and Ricky Large and wife Barbara of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Tony Jordan, Casey Allen, Carter Allen, Kat Cunningham, Charlotte Cunningham, Caroline Cunningham, Lily Cunningham, Rikki Dawn Large and Jamie Large; brothers, Cecil Allen and wife Evelyn of Murphy, NC, and sister, Irene Foster and husband Paul of Anderson, SC; and many loving in laws and friends.
Marvin was cremated under the care of Woodstock Funeral Home. Private Services will be held by his family.
Please consider a donation in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
Condolences may be made at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com.
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