G. Marvin Williams

ASHEVILLE - Gaston Marvin Williams, 83, went to be with his Lord Jesus on July 30, 2012. Marvin was at home surrounded by his family in Asheville. He was born September 23, 1928 in Richmond County, NC, to the late Memory Gaston and Flossie Smith Williams. Marvin was also preceded in death by four of his sisters: Mary Patterson, Ruth Scott, Rosie Lee Saunders, and Glennie Hoffman, all of Rockingham. Marvin grew up and attended school in Richmond County. After school, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served our country for four years. Following his discharge, he attended Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, and began work as a state electrical inspector for the North Carolina Department of Insurance in Raleigh. He then worked at Hunter & Walden Company in Charlotte for ten years, and retired from M.B. Haynes Construction in 1992, where he served as Vice President of their Electrical Division for nineteen years. He also taught the National Electrical Code at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Marvin was extremely loving and proud of his two daughters, Marie Williams and Kathy Luther, as well as Kathys husband, Joey, all of Asheville. He is also survived by his loving wife and companion, Betty Marks Williams, of 58 years. In addition to his wife and daughters, Marvin is survived by his sister, Bessie Roller and husband David of Rockingham; as well as his grandchildren: David Luther of Chattanooga, TN and Carole Luther of Asheville. Marvin was passionate about his work. He often looked for opportunities to mentor his employees and help them be successful. Marvin was a member of Central United Methodist Church, where he was a part of the Covenant Class, volunteered on the Building Committee, answered phones, and visited many shut-ins. He was a former longtime member of the National Electrical Contractors Association. In his spare time, Marvin enjoyed playing golf and watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and college basketball. The family would like to thank CarePartners Hospice of Asheville for their loving care and support. Special thanks to his nurse, Berta Triana, and his doctor, John Langlois, MD. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Central United Methodist Church, located at 27 Church Street, Asheville. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 9:30-11:00 AM Saturday at the church. Anders-Rice Funeral Home is assisting the Williams family.