Marvin Thomas Cureton, 81, of Marshall, Texas passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 in Marshall. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10am Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marshall, Texas. Rosary will begin at 6pm Tuesday, September 29, 2015 followed by visitation from 6:30pm to 8pm at Downs Funeral Home. Marvin Thomas Cureton was born September 30, 1933 to E.V. and Evelyn Cureton in Shreveport, Louisiana. A native of Shreveport, Marvin was a graduate of Fair Park high school. After graduation, he attended both East Texas Baptist University and the University of Texas for his financial training. Marvin moved to Marshall after accepting a job as a sales representative with the Burroughs Corporation. It was after this move that he began his career in the banking industry beginning with Marshall Federal, followed by 1st Federal and Elysian Fields State Bank before his move to Marshall National Bank in January of 1976 as a Loan Officer, bringing with him many years of experience in both banking and savings and loan institutions. After dedicating many years of his life serving the banking community, Marvin retired from Bancorp South as an Executive Vice President in 2004. He was active in the Marshall Jaycees, the Chamber of Commerce, Marshall Corral Club, Camp Fire and the local Boy Scouts. Marvin proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Marvin Cureton is survived by his loving wife, Wanda of Marshall; daughter, Judy Murrell of Longview; son, Tommy Cureton of Kilgore; son, Mark Cureton and wife, Lesa of Marshall; and step-daughter, Marty Roberts and husband, Jimmy of Tyler. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Tony Cureton; Tiffani Cureton; Karlie Cureton; Jacob Murrell and wife, Vicky; Ashley Hooper and husband, Clint; Tyler Cureton and wife, Jennifer; Amanda Mather and husband, Thomas; Andrea Fox and husband, Chad; and Abbey Roberts; as well as his brother E.V. Cureton of Carthage; and eleven great grandchildren. Mr. Cureton is preceded in death by his parents, E.V. and Evelyn Cureton.