Mr. Marvin Stewart, Sr.
April 1, 1965 - January 8, 2015
Marvin Stewart, Sr. departed this life and rose to his new life and body January 8, 2015. He was the tenth (a twin) of thirteen children born to Gladys H. Shell and the late Richard Arthur Stewart, Sr. on April 1, 1965 in Washington, DC. Marvin was educated in DC Public Schools and attended Woodland Potomac Job Crop where he graduated as a skilled floor technician and carpenter. After graduation, he worked for Nash Flooring Company and other contracting companies. Marvin met and later married Sharyl Woodard on April 21, 1993 where they raised their 8 children together. In 1994 Marvin started his own company – MS Floors. He continued self-employment until he departed this life. Marvin taught his children, nephews and friends the TRADE -- Skilled Carpentry that included the specialty of flooring of any kind especially hard wood floors. Marvin was the best carpenter and floor technician in the metropolitan area. Marvin could repair and build almost anything, he also took pleasure, dedication and enjoyed his work. Marvin joined Lively Stone Worship Center in 2006 and continued his worship with Kingdom Harvest Ministries. Marvin showed love by the life he lived and the people he helped. Marvin also enjoyed sports especially those Redskins and bowling. He was the life of the family functions /shindigs. Left to cherish his wonderful memories are his wife Sharyl; his mother, Gladys Shell; eight children: Jamika (James), Janika, Jakarya (Jason), Marvin Jr., Brittney, Bakniya, Baknay and Braxton; five grandchildren; seven sisters: Nickoline, Cynthia (David), Marilyn, Amanda, his twin Marvella (Earl), Evelyn, and Sandra; three brothers: Cornelius (Judy), William and Richard; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Marvin was preceded in death by his brother Denwood, his sister Patricia and grandmother Minister Gertrude Jenkins. A great memory -- Marvin and I (Nickie) enjoyed listening to Pastor Dr. Tony Evans, 105.1 in the AM. I can truly say he loved The Lord and people.
Marvin Stewart, Sr. departed this life and rose to his new life and body January 8, 2015. He was the tenth (a twin) of thirteen children born to Gladys H. Shell and the late Richard Arthur Stewart, Sr. on April 1, 1965 in Washington,... View Obituary & Service Information