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- Obituary:
Lester Marvin Gross better known as Marvin passed away January 20, 2019 at the age of 63. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Spring Creek Fellowship in Big Spring.
Marvin was born September 27, 1955 in Andrews to Lester Gross and Lola Mae Fowler Gross. He lived in Andrews until he moved to Big Spring in the mid 60's. He met Betty Jean Loftin in 1974 and they married May 7, 1976 in Colorado City, Texas.
Marvin and Betty worked together at the Phillips 66 Station on 4th Street. He worked for CMC as a welder, working his way up to Foreman. In the 1970's he was a carpenter, helping build Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He also build most of the house on Vicki Street. In 1981 after saving money made from changing and fixing tires Marvin and Betty built and opened Marvin's Garage.
Marvin is survived by his wife Betty; three daughters, Betsy Morrison, Tammy (Stacey) Pair and Katie Gross; a son, Marvin (Liz) Gross; six grandchildren, Kari Gross, Baylea Gross, Destiney Rogers, Meagen Rogers, Briggs Gross and MaeLynn Torres; a sister in law, Linda (Doug) Randle and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Julie Thompson in June and an infant sister, Mary Ann Gross.
The family would like to thank everyone during his brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Your kindness, calls, thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.
Thank you to Home Hospice, Dr. Wu in Odessa and all the staff at Medical Center Hospital
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. On condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com
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