Marvin Iley Tew

Mr. Marvin Tew, 91, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 of the Plain View Community. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Letty Coleman Tew; brothers Oris and Clesper Tew; and sisters Mary West, Livie Holland, Lessie Warren, Merlene Hawley and Mildred Eason. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Ronnie Tew and wife Nancy, of Dunn; Marva Tew Babb and husband Bill, of Cary; and Craig Tew and wife Glenda, of Dunn. Marvin is survived by his loving Grandchildren, Alisha Tew Hamilton and husband Travis, of Dunn; Chase Tew and wife Amy of Fuquay-Varina; Leslie Tew Darden and husband Jason, of Charlotte; Meredith Tew Keipper and husband Dustin of Dunn, and MacKenzie Babb, of Washington, DC and great grandchildren; Jessica, Justin and Jacob Hamilton, Cooper and Addison Tew; Lincoln and Delaney Keipper. He is also survived by a brother Marlowe Tew and wife Vira of Dunn as well as his very dear friend, Janice Smith and a host of nieces and nephews. Marvin lived in the Plain View community his entire life and proudly served as a deacon of Lee’s Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church for many years. His deep faith and commitment to family were the twin pillars that guided his life and will remain his legacy among those who knew and loved him. One of Marvin’s greatest passions was singing gospel music, which he and his late wife Letty did each week as members of their church choir. Marvin’s deep and soothing bass voice also served him well as a founding member of the Gospel Tone Quartet, a group that spread the Lord’s love through song across North Carolina from the late 1950’s to mid 1980’s. An avid outdoorsman, Marvin also loved quail hunting and fishing with his friends and family. Our community has been better for his presence, and his sharp mind, quick wit and kind soul will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Lee’s Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will follow the Visitation at 1:30 pm at the church with burial at Lee’s Chapel/Williford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers: Memorials may be made to Lee’s Chapel OFWB Church, 4948 Plain View Hwy, Dunn, NC 28334. A Service of Cromartie Miller Funerals and Cremations in Dunn. Condolences may be made to: www.cromartiemillerandlee.com