Lt. Col. Harold Arthur Marvin, Sr.

Palm Harbor, Florida- Lt. Col. Harold Arthur Marvin, Sr., 84, died Monday, December 26, 2016, at his daughter Julia Rhoads’ home from a chronic illness.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Armin Pitman Marvin, and his son, Harold Arthur Marvin, Jr. He is survived by his two daughters, Julia Marvin Rhoads and Laura Marvin Hubbard, and their husbands, Toby Rhoads and John Hubbard, along with seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Harold was born in Marion, S.C., the son of Arthur and Evelyn Marvin. He lived in Dillon, S.C., and graduated from Dillon High School. He attended the Citadel for two years, followed by his appointment to West Point where he graduated.
After graduating from West Point, Harold received his commission to the Army and was accepted into flight training school. He and Armin and their three children lived in numerous places across the country and overseas. Harold served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot from 1967-1968. After a 20-year military career, Harold retired and moved with Armin to Florida. He and Armin owned several businesses and was also the City Manager for the town of Indian Shore.
Harold and Armin were very active in the United Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling together. He was an avid reader, enjoyed playing bridge, and was a member of the Sons of American Revolution.
A service was held with military honors at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida, on January 5, 2017. May he rest in peace.

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