Marvin Winstead, Jr. went home to eternal life on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Ft. Worth, Texas at the age of 72 years.  He was born on July 5, 1952, to parents, Marvin Winstead, Sr. and Jewel Irene Ritchie Winstead in Marquez, Texas.

Marvin was a graduate of Leon High School.  He was a self-employed rancher and was a life-long resident of Marquez.  Marvin was of the Baptist faith.  He was a wonderful brother and a friend to many.  Marvin was a hardworking cowboy and lived an honest life. He was a simple man, enjoying coon hunting and playing the game of 42 in his spare time.  He also had a love for western movies.   Marvin loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.  He will be missed by those that knew and loved him, but he will live on through their memories until they meet again.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Jewel Winstead, sons, Evan Winstead and Marvin Nathan Winstead, granddaughter, Shelly June Clinton, Sisters, Emma Moon, Lilly Galloway and Betty Lorfing and his brother, Jimmy Winstead.

Marvin is survived by his daughter, Debbie Dodd and husband Kelly of Cayuga, his only living sister, Dora Shields of Bremond, grandchildren: Clinton Winstead, Alysha Winstead, Nicole Winstead, Samantha Winstead, Carleigh Winstead, James Robert Padgett and Ashley Pugh.  He is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and his special friend, Vivian Hall.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at the Winn Cemetery in Leon County, Texas.  Louis Neyland will officiate.  A visitation will be held on Sunday evening, December 22, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 P.M. at McCauley Funeral Home in Franklin, Texas.