Marvin Lee Alston, 68, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully Dec. 26, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born Feb. 14, 1945, in Louisiana, to Mattie Mae Madison and Clyde Emmett Alston. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his lovely wife, of 32 years, Patricia Alston; sons, James, Marvin Jr., Mario, Glenise and Timothy; daughters, Aretha, Tracey and Crystal; brothers, Clyde and Melvin; sisters, Geneva and Vera; and a host of other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, both at Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Graveside services will be at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.
Arrangements under the direction of Palm Downtown Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.