Marvin graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1967. He dedicated his life as a Jehovah's Witness in 1963. Until his untimely death, he continued actively practicing his faith at the West Fishers Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
He met the love of his life Janis Yvonne Fields at the age of 14. They married on January 18, 1969, and were blessed with 54 years of marriage. Marvin and Janis expanded their family welcoming two children Mark Anthony Fields and Brandi Nicole Johnson (Fields).
He started his work career in 1968. Where he worked at RCA, Chrysler Mopar, Bryant Heating & Cooling, Allison Transmission, and General Motors (Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Marion Indiana). He experienced many layoffs in his career. This didn't stop Marvin from providing for his family. He took on jobs selling Tupperware, Avon Cosmetics salesperson, new car broker, door-to-door flyer distribution, and landscape business. His famous quote "Little bits matter." In 2013, he retired from General Motors after 32 1/2 years of service.
During his retirement, he cherished the moments with his wife, children, and grandchildren. One of his biggest regrets was missing time with his family working night shift. He enjoyed cooking for his wife using his favorite cookware (his WOK), gardening, and taking his daily 2 pm naps. He would always say, "It is time for my nappy pooh." Marvin loved the Caribbean. He took yearly trips with his family to the Bahamas and Aruba. He would get up early morning to walk the beach to watch the sunrise and listen to the waves. He took pictures watching the crabs come out of the sand and digging holes while contemplating his life. The ocean always called the adventurous Marvin to its waves inviting him to snorkel, jet ski, scuba dive, and swim. He enjoyed retirement as he would always say, "Every day is a Saturday."
What were Marvin's personality traits and characteristics? We would call him the life of the party, entertaining, funny, sensitive, a leader, ambitious, affectionate, a planner, meticulous, and attentive (helpful with family/friends/neighbors). He was always one call away. You would look up and there he was to help save the day.
One of Marvin’s last jokes:
"I am thinking about opening a senior citizens’ night club. A seniors night club is for old people. It will be come as you are bad feet, bad hips, no teeth, wheelchairs, walkers, and wigs. Oh, I forgot bald heads."
Marvin's common sayings and quotes:
"Don't nobody tell me nothing!"
“I’m not always right, but I’m never wrong.”
"When someone opens a door for you don't insult them, walk right in."
When eating and something tastes good, he would say, “I’m going to hurt myself.”
"That makes about as much sense as screen doors on a sub-marine."
“Does a chicken have lips.”
"Grief is like a backpack. You never get rid of it, but in time it becomes easier to carry."
"Death leaves a pain no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
"You're never really dead until those who remember you are gone."
Marvin leaves in his cherished memory his wife Janis Fields, two children Mark Fields (Beatrice) and Brandi Johnson (Anthony), four grandchildren Ryan Fields, Shayla Johnson, Aaron Fields, Nyla Johnson, niece Nichelle Carr (Tyrone) and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and neighbors he loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin C. Fields (Sr.) and Mae Ethel Fields, one sister De-Attra Garnett, and one brother Ronald Fields.
A memorial gathering for Marvin will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crownhill.org for the Fields family.
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