Marvin Ray Voight, born June 15, 1914, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007. He was a life long resident of Jefferson and Newton counties. He was employed by Texaco Oil Company after World War II until his retirement in 1975. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army as part of a mortar team. He received a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for bravery and injuries incurred while in action against the enemy. Marvin was an avid hunter, fisherman, and preservationist. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Port Neches.
Marvin was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Alice Voight, his brother, Virgil Voight, and his nephew, Ricky Voight. Survivors include his brother, Bill Voight, his sisters-in-law, Gloria Voight, and Mary Voight; five nephews, Randy, Peter, Mark and Ranny Voight, and Zack Hendrix; one niece, Cindy Voight; also surviving Marvin are many great-nephews and great-nieces.
A gathering of family and friends will began at 9:30 AM Wednesday, May 9, 2007, until the service time at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Broussard’s in Nederland with Rev. Marv Howland officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna
