Obituary of Marvin Deats

Marvin H. Deats, Churchville (formerly of Maplecrest, NY) went to be with the lord on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at age 69. Predeceased by his parents, Howard and Gladys Deats. Survived by his cherished wife of 48 years, Linda; sons, Craig (Jennie) and Michael (Linda); grandson, Jacob; brothers, Hal (Nancy), Doug (Pat), Roger (Cheryl), Maurice (Dena); sister, Ellie Merwin and Audrey (Jim) Harkenrider; parents in-law, Ivan and Gertie DeHoff; brother in-law, Dean (Carolyn); many cousins, nieces and nephews. Marv retired from Windham Ashland Jewett Central School after 31 years of teaching high-scool English and was very involved in many ministries of the Free Methodist Church. He was a devout Christian committed to spreading the love of Christ. He was an avid Yankees fan, car enthusiast, train hobbyist, musician and carpenter. Marv loved his family, friends. and the Lord.