Marvin Chester Peyton, Jr.
Marvin Chester Peyton, Jr., 75, passed away on January 29, 2015 at his home in San Leon, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born on October 21, 1939 in Conroe, Texas. On June 10, 1960, he married Edwina Weber in Houston, Texas.
In his life, he served in the 49th Armored Division, coached little league teams in Tomball, led Methodist Youth Fellowship groups, founded Gulf Coast Metal Sales in 1975, loved Galveston Bay and was an avid hunter, boater and fisherman. He left a lasting impression on every person he met and will be sorely missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Edwina; his son Gary Peyton and wife Sherrie of Spring, Texas, and daughter Shari Peyton Robey of Houston, Texas; his grandchildren Peyton Robey Stephens and husband William, Colton Robey, Shelby Peyton and Zachary Peyton; his great-grandsons Levi and Sawyer Stephens; his sisters Julia Kintz Hudgens and husband Phil and Joan Kintz Johnson and husband Richard; his aunt Myrtis Goodson Pettijohn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, coworkers and cherished friends.
He is preceded in death by his father Marvin Chester Peyton, Sr., his mother Vivian Hathaway Kintz and his beloved step-father Frank Kintz.
His friends and family will celebrate his life at a reception on Galveston Bay according to his final wishes.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Galveston Bay Foundation at 17330 Highway 3
Webster, TX 77598 or galvbay.org or a charity of one’s choosing in his name.
I want to send my condolences to the Peyton family. I never had the chance to meet Mr. Peyton but I do know that he made a difference in everyone’s life he touched. I have been a close friend of his son Gary for years. You can see the type of person Mr. Peyton was through the type of person Gary is. Our prayers are with his wife and the rest of the Peyton family as he will be dearly missed. He is now with our God in heaven where we will all be joined back together in time. Please pray with us as the Peyton family go through their time to remember all the good times that were spent with him. Pray for the family as they go through the healing time of their loss. Our sadness and love is with the family.
The Smith family would like to send our condolences to the Peyton family for their loss. I never had the privilege to meet Mr. Peyton though I know he made a difference in all the lives he touched. I have been close friends with his son Gary and can see Mr. Peyton through the way Gary touches the lives of the people he meets. We want to pray for the Peyton family as they celebrate the life and mourn their loss. Mr. Peyton is with our God now that we will all be joined again with him in time. We pray that God puts his arms around the family as well as his wife as they go through this time of healing. Rest in peace as we share our love for the family.
Will and Jeanette Smith
Edwina and family, we are so saddened by Marvin’s passing. Please know we loved Marvin very much, we respected and admired him very much. He will be missed. Our hearts ache for you!
Hi Edwina. We’re so sorry to hear about Marvin. I was in the Nat’l Guard with Marvin. As sad as it is, it brings back many good times we had together,on Oates road and at San Leon. I also worked at Gaylord Container with Marvin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.