Obituary of Marvin Edward Johnson

Marvin Edward Johnson of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023. He was born on August 31, 1954, in Kingsport, TN to Robert and Margaret Johnson. Marvin graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended Tennessee State University. He was employed with the Kingsport Press.  

Marvin was preceded in death by his father, Robert Johnson and an infant brother.  

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Johnson; brother, Anthony “Tony” Johnson; nephew, Drako Myrick; great-nephews, Cason Byrd, Prince McDowell; great-niece, Chloe Myrick; along with a host of extended family and friends.  

A memorial tribute will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Carter-Trent funeral Home in Kingsport. An interment will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery.  

The family request no flowers at this time.  

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the Johnson family.