NEW MIDDLETOWN — Marvin R. Watt, 88, passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2022, at Hospice House.
Marvin was born Sept. 17, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of George Dewey and Elizabeth Leona Schingary Watt. After raising his family of nine children in Canfield, Marvin relocated to New Middletown in his later years.
He was a Navy veteran serving during the Korean War and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management from Youngstown College. Marvin was an insurance salesman first with Blue Cross and later owned and operated Marvin Watt Insurance Agency.
He was a member of the Greenford Christian Church in Austintown.
Marvin married the former Donna Jane Brigham April 4, 1953, and she preceded him in death Sept. 28, 2012.
He leaves nine children, Lynn Corriveau of Boardman, Cindy (Randy) Weaver of Reynoldsburg, Karen (Steve) Hill of Greenwell Springs, La., Gary (Susie) Watt of St. Clairsville, Kathy (Andy) Smith of Mt. Airy, N.C., David Watt of Roanoke, Va., Sharon Watt of Youngstown, Julie Flemister Watt of Girard, Judy (Chris) VanCuren of Cuyahoga Falls; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers Gerald and Warren Watt.
Marvin remained active in the church, enjoyed being a regular member of the Western Reserve McDonald’s unofficial “Senior Men’s Club,” loved going out to eat and treasured the time he spent with his family most of all.
Services will be noon Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Clemente Funeral Home, 10170 Main Street in New Middletown, Ohio 44442.
Material contributions in Marvin’s name may be made to The Greenford Christian Church, Austintown Campus, 150 Victoria Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44515.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.
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