Marvin Worthington

April 26, 1928 - February 21, 2022

Marvin Louis Worthington 93, of Caldwell, Texas entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2022 in Caldwell. Marvin was born April 26, 1928 on the Worthington farm in the Cooks Point Community to John Mitchell and Ada Belle (Duncan) Worthington.  By age five, his family had moved to Bryan, Texas where he attended Bowie school.  Marvin proudly served in the United States Navy and Merchant Marines before enlisting with the United States Army, serving a 2 1/2year tour in Japan. Upon returning home he met the love of his life Jo Ann Zalmanek in downtown Caldwell.  They were married in July of 1950 and recently celebrated 71 years of marriage.  Marvin was introduced to heavy construction equipment through his father-in-law Joe Zalmanek, thus a firm foundation evolved for the love of the land development and construction where he served the Brazos valley and even into Conroe in later years.  The quality of his work is still talked about today.   Marvin lived his life as an inspiration to his children and grandchildren because he showed them that one is never too old or too tired to work, or do anything that is asked of you.  Marvin and Jo Ann spent retirement years traveling, spending time with family and friends and taking trips with their children.  He also loved the great outdoors as was indicated by his profession, but deer hunting was at the top of his list.  He hunted from Colorado, to deep south Texas and rounded out his years in Bandera, Texas.   Marvin is well known for his gift of laughter and wonderful sense of humor.  He never met a stranger and always strived to bring laughter to others to brighten their day.  Marvin was a proud World War II veteran and worked tirelessly with the local VFW and also with the Honor Guard to show respect for his country and local veterans.  He was also an ambassador in his own right. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Mary Susan, a son, John William Worthington in 1975, two sisters, Louise Worthington and Jane Yates, four brothers-in-law, Bill Yates, Harvey Samford, Bill Dillard and JW Zalmanek, two sisters-in law, Barbara Zalmanek and Jeannie Zalmanek.   Marvin is survived in legacy by his loving and devoted wife of 71 years, Jo Ann Worthington; son Michael and his wife Debbie Worthington of Hempstead, three daughters, Shirle and husband Kverin Urbanovsky, Jan and husband Patrick Hoffman all of Caldwell, Jean Marshall of Milano, ten grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren with two more coming in May.  His sister, Betty Jo Samford of Tomball, brother-in-law, Charles Zalmanek of Caldwell, sister-in-law, Beverly Dillard of Bryan; numerous nephews, nieces and friends across the State of Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be Marvin's grandchildren and great grandchildren. Condolences for the family in way of memorial donations could be directed to VFW Post #4458, 1644 State Hwy. 36 S., Caldwell, TX 77836, or First United Methodist Church, 306 W Fox St., Caldwell, TX 77836. Express condolences at PhillipsandLuckey.com.