Marvin Dwayne Porter "Red"

Mr. Marvin Dwayne Porter “Red” passed away on Monday April 17, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born February 28, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to Shirley Porter and Morgan McLellan.

Marvin was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Lima Senior High School, in Lima, Ohio. His employment included Lone Star Restaurant, Art Van Furniture Store, and In & Out Party Store until his health failed. “Red” was a hard worker, dependable, and a man of his word. He loved watching sports, spending time with his grandson and other family members. Marvin was a great son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin, who will be deeply missed.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory four children, Marvin Jr. and Darius Porter, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Morgan Porter, Saginaw, Michigan, and one son in Akron, Ohio; mother, Shirley Porter, Saginaw, Michigan; father, Morgan McLellan, Lima, Ohio; siblings, Alisha Porter, Shantel McLellan, Tammy (Allen) McLellan Madlock, Darius Ellis, Montrese Hollar, Demetrius Hollar, Lima, Ohio, Morgan (Leah) Russel, Akron, Ohio; special niece, Bre’Aria Little; cousins, Anthony Vaughn, Natasha Holt, Thomas Manley; special friends, Latrisha Ashworth and Lionel Braddock. Marvin also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Marvin was preceded in death by his brother, Aaron Porter; grandson, Sevyn Ashworth; uncle, Booker T. Porter; aunt, Maryann Porter; grandmothers, Mary Porter and Virginia McLellan; grandfather, Papa James McLellan; great-grandmother, Cora Roach, and great-great-grandmother, Fanny Stinson.

The family would like to express special thanks to our family and friends for all acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement.