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Marvis James Cameron was born on October 27 ^th , 1940 to the late Mr. Zack Cameron & late Mary Cameron in Mantua, Alabama. Marvis graduated from Druid High School in Tuscaloosa, AL with the class of 1958. Marvis entered the United States Navy after high school in 1958. Marvis was a Seabee and later became a Chief with the Navy as an E7. Marvis served a total of 22 years with the Navy and retired in 1980.

After retiring, Marvis worked for Coastal Material as a concrete truck driver. After working for Coastal Material, Marvis became employed with Colonial Bakery Company as a truck driver hauling bread to nearby cities like: Jackson, MS, Meridian, MS, & Hammond, LA. Marvis once again retired from Colonial Bakery in 1996 and then became employed with Boral Brick. Marvis worked with Boral Brick until retirement age and retired once again. Marvis met his wife, Shirley Cameron in 1982. Shirley was the one who called Marvis by his last name Cameron and friends and family on Shirley's side all called him Cameron. M.J. is another name used by Marvis' side of the family. Marvis and Shirley were married at their home on August 7 ^th , 1982 from a close friend of the family and military buddy, Pastor Calvin Bolton (Sara) of Decatur, GA.

Marvis had a daughter, Dr. Stacy N. Cameron, from a previous marriage (Elnora Cameron) and Shirley as well, had a daughter, Nikki Carter from a previous marriage as well. The two newlyweds joined together in holy matrimony with two daughters and they later welcomed their son & brother, Marvis De'Nikos Cameron (Scooter) the following year in 1983. Marvis would take his family on trips to Mexico, Pensacola, FL Tuscaloosa, AL, Detroit, MI, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA Elizabethtown, KY. After retiring, Marvis was the biggest homebody you ever wanted to meet. Occasionally, he would take his wife to the movies, out to eat, and run errands. Marvis was a sports fan, loved football, wrestling, and if you ever came to his house, he had some really good conversations for you.

Marvis leaves to cherish his memories, and many conversations, with his son, Marvis De'Nikos Cameron (Scooter) of Dallas, TX, his daughter Nikki and son in law Roger Carter of Gulfport, MS. Marvis was proceeded in death, by his wife Shirley Diane Cameron (Gulfport) and his daughter, Dr. Stacy Cameron of Mobile, AL. Marvis has three grandchildren, Jasmine Gayten, Christian Rankin, and Gregory Rankin. Marvis also has six great grandchildren, Harlee Rose, Yori, Skylynn, Jaiden, Justin, & Isiah. Marvis was proceeded in death by his first-born great grandchild Kaleb.

Marvis had a big family and a big family full of love and laughter! Marvis leaves behind his siblings: Zack Cameron Jr. (Hazel) of University Park, IL, Jackie Sanders (Oscar Preceded in Death) of Tuscaloosa, AL. Marvis was proceeded in his death, by his siblings: Celesta Cameron (Claudette) of Detroit, MI, Clara McCollins (Jessie) of Detroit, MI, Enoch Cameron (Rose) of Tuscaloosa, AL, Eva Cameron Crowe (Finley) of Monroeville, AL, Irene Alexander (Robert) of Chicago, IL, Joe Cameron (Lucille) of Chicago, IL, Roy Cameron Sr. (Lillian) of Chicago, IL, and Willie Clarence Cameron of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Marvis leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, cousins who were all part of his life and Marvis cherished them dearly.