Marvin Ray Dubose was born Feb. 8, 1958, at Cook County Hospital in Evanston, Ill.

Marvin departed this life on Jan. 17, 2021.

Marvin started his life in Evanston, Ill., and ended his life in Evanston, Illinois. In between those years, he lived in St. Louis, Kansas City, Phoenix, Ariz., and Berea, Ky.

Marvin was a man who loved the Lord and if anyone ever had a conversation with him, he would make sure that you did not leave him without knowing his love of the Lord. Marvin was full of compassion for mankind and would give you the shirt right off his back if you needed it. In Lexington, Ky., Marvin and his family were members of the Life Church. He attended and connected to many churches in his lifetime. One such church in particular was the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist church in Lexington, Ky., where he assisted in the distribution of food for the hungry. While in Berea, Ky., he served on the Board of Health ministries. He was part of numerous men’s prayer ministries. The latest prayer group was in the Illinois area where he connected with old friends he had grown up with. Marvin touched so many lives while he was on this earth that if you could reach out to them and ask them to light a candle on his behalf, his light would surely shine.

Marvin loved life and often never met a stranger; he had a feisty spirit that was kind and warm. When he walked into the room, you knew he had arrived with a big smile, a hug and maybe a plate of food to share with you. He enjoyed a good meal and a good conversation. Marvin was very skilled in the area of financial services and mortgage lending. A born entrepreneur, Marvin’s highlight was his position as Director of a Home Healthcare organization.

Transitioned Family members who were instrumental in Marvin’s life are: Grandmother, Lucille Childress, Grandfather, Jodie Childress. Father, Robert Ray Dubose, Stepfather, Tom Haltom, Uncles: Joe Childress and Robert Stringer. Family mourning the transition of Marvin’s homegoing, his wife Anita Dubose, daughters Jessica Morton and Janice Welch. Mother, Theomia Haltom. Sisters: Myra Stewart (James) of Durham, N.C. Mitzi Dubose, Tracy Dubose. Brothers: Mitchell Dubose (Linda), Terrell Haltom. Nieces and Nephews, Michelle Dubose, Marcus Dubose, Matthew Dubose, Monique Ellis (Demaris), Jaimie Stewart, James Stewart IV. Brent Dubose Johnson (Kretia), Monnikka Christopher, Marquis Christopher, Ashley Dubose Johnson. Great nephews and nieces, Aniah, Jaylen, Journee, Paityn, Thomas Malone, Jr., Tomaryiah Malone, Shayla Bowen, Jamari Bowen. Aunts and Uncle, Alec Childress (Gail), Joyce Childress, Linda Weingartner (Al), Sandra Stringer and a host of cousins.

A Private Funeral Service was held Jan. 23, 2021, at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077.

Private Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Ill.

Memorials may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215

Info: donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990