Obituary of Marvin L. Blevins, Jr.

Marvin L. Blevins, Jr., 67, of Tobyhanna, died on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg with his family at his side. He was the husband of Veronica (McDonald) Blevins. Born in New York, NY he was the son of the late Marvin and Mary Jane (Horn) Blevins. A veteran of the United States Army, Marvin served during the Vietnam War. Before retirement he was employed with City University New York as a programmer analyst. When he was young, he played the piano in church groups and later in life continued playing in piano trios and piano quartets with his wife and friends. He had a hobby for N Scale Model trains and spent much of his spare time building and maintaining his displays. In addition to his wife Veronica, he is survived by his five children: Jason Blevins of Tobyhanna, Jonathan Blevins and his wife Tiffani of Easton, Daniel Blevins, Kira Blevins, Laura Blevins all of Tobyhanna; three sisters: Virginia Blevins, Carol Blevins, JoLinda LaBua and two grandchildren: Jessica and Jade. There will be a visitation from 10 am to 12 pm on Wednesday, March 30 at the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. Military honors will follow at 12 pm at the funeral home. Cremation is entrusted to the Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.