Marvin Leo Dunning
Mar 8, 1962 - Oct 19, 2024March 8, 1962 - October 19, 2024
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Marvin Leo Dunning
Mar 8, 1962 - Oct 19, 2024March 8, 1962 - October 19, 2024
Place of birth
Dixons Mills, AL
Most recently lived in
Chicago, IL
Marvin's favorite hobbies
Marvin ( Buddy ) loved biking, working on his car, going for long drives, listening to his favorite music, watching his favorite movies, going to the park
Marvin's favorite foods
Spaghetti, fried chicken, banana pudding, almost any soul food
Favorite bands and musical artists
Gap Band, Bootsy Collins, Funkadelic, R&B
Interesting facts about Marvin
He had an excellent memory. He could tell me things we did when we were very young. He also enjoyed tinkering with electronic devices, deejaying
Marvin loved nothing more than
Spending time with his son and family, working in the yard, cooking, cleaning, doing laundry
Favorite place in the world
Dixons Mills, Alabama
Favorite TV shows
Speed Racer, anything Kung Fu
Favorite sports
Basketball 🏀
Obituary
In the midst of God’s Providence Marvin Leo Dunning emerged into the world
on March 8,1962, in Dixons Mills, Alabama.
Shaped by his Maternal grandmother he developed a strong spiritual foundation
at Church of God Pentecostal where he regularly attended services.
Marvin’s formative years were spent in Marengo Elementary School. Later, at Faraday, Marconi and West Garfield Upper Grade Center and
Austin High School in Chicago, Illinois.
Endowed with the affectionate nickname “Buddy” he relished life’s simple
pleasures and cherished moments with his beloved son.
Marvin was a very hard worker with a range of industrial jobs, grounds maintenance, and kitchen chef skills.
At a young age under the strong influence of his God fearing christian parents,
professing his faith and accepting Christ, Marvin was baptized at Greater
Mount Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Edicott Ivy Sr. He later
reunited with Greater Mount Calvary under the leadership of Bishop Michael Ivy
Sr. where he was a faithful member until his health declined.
Preceding him in death are his parents his loving and devoted mother and naturally
loving dad : Dorothy and Albert Sutherland. Father: Percy Carter Hackworth.
The Lord blessed Marvin with one beloved son DiShone L. Dunning. His legacy of
life has also been shared with his 3 devoted sisters: Marvella (Edicott Jr) Ivy,
Veronica (Curtis) Smith, Pearline (Kenneth) Crosby. Devoted nephews &nieces: Marquella Ivy, Edicott Ivy III , Curissa Smith, Caleb Smith, Anthony
Sutherland, Aarius Sutherland, Amar Crosby, Viola Lawson, Charzele Lawson. 7
sisters: La’Nea Hudson, Paula Robinson, Michele Oribhabor, Stacey Hackworth,
Levetta Hackworth, Shemeca Rhinehart, Marina Hackworth. 2 brothers: Woodie
Hackworth, Reginald Hackworth. 12 aunts: Lois Young, Laverne Dunning, Alice Bealer
Lula Mayhew- Dunning, Eliza Boyd, Rose Baggette, Margaret Evans, Annie
Strickland, Shirley Raines, Be’Etta Knight, Delores Grubb, Frances Hawkins. 3
Uncles Charlie Hackworth, Bennie Hackworth, Woodie (Louise) Hackworth. Many
nieces, nephews , great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was called from labor to a reward of eternal rest on Saturday October 19.2024 at West Suburban Hospital in Chicago, Illinois
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Born on March 8, 1962
Dixons Mills, AL
Passed away on October 19, 2024
Chicago, IL