Marvin Montgomery

Marvin Louis Montgomery was  born June 15, 1965 in Knoxville, TN and gained his heavenly wings in Nashville, TN on October 28, 2025. 

Marvin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Robert and Annie Mae McAllister, paternal grandparents Maude and Albert Martin and Rufus Montgomery, parents Josephine and Wendell Montgomery and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Marvin was a native of Knoxville, TN and was a 1983 graduate of Rule High School. Marvin spent his early years attending True Vine Missionary Baptist Church. He was employed by the University of Tennessee Knoxville before moving to Nashville as an adult. In Nashville, Marvin was employed by Belmont University and retired after working several years for Embassy Suites.

In Nashville, Marvin was a faithful member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, a worship leader, and a  faithful and well respected Church member. He attended First Calvary Baptist Church when visiting family in Knoxville. 

Marvin loved cooking and spent his entire career in Culinary Service - preparing and serving food with love. He also enjoyed singing and was a very snazzy dresser. Although he lived most of his adult life in Nashville, he always considered Knoxville his home. Marvin loved and was loved by all who met him and never met a stranger. He was considered an 'old soul' and cherished his special connections to older people.

Marvin's presence will be missed by many including his surviving brothers and sisters: Anthony (Angela) Montgomery, Pamela (Stevie) Jordan, Allen (Katina) Montgomery, Tracy (Michael) Brown, Wanda (Dexter) Lewis, Stanley (Minnie Tate) Pride and devoted companion James Wagner. In addition to being a beloved son, brother, and uncle, Marvin was well loved and will be missed by a host of relatives and friends that loved him dearly. His memory will continue to live through the many lives he touched. 

The family will receive friends from 12pm to 1 pm Thursday, November 6 at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1750 Delaware Ave, Knoxville with funeral services to follow.