Mr. Marvin Yale Davis

Marvin Yale Davis, 84, of McAllen, TX passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Waterford Gardens in Mission, TX with his loving wife of 32 years, Deitrah, by his side. His life will be celebrated Monday, November 7th, 10 am at Kreidler Funeral Home, McAllen, TX with interment following at Roselawn Cemetery. Marvin was born on September 2, 1938 to Saul & Reva Davis in Detroit, MI. When he was 4 years old his family moved to Phoenix, AZ where he spent his childhood growing up with his 2 sisters, Ellen & Rene. He attended the University of Arizona on a baseball scholarship for 2 years and left to pursue a career in major league baseball with the New York Giants. Due to a sports injury he left and began his career in the produce business packing cantaloupes in Arizona and California. In 1964 he moved to McAllen where he opened the South Texas office for Pacific Fruit Company (Topco). Marvin later went on to establish his own business which at one time had offices in California, Arizona, Florida and Texas. In 1990 he married Deitrah and they worked together in the family business until his retirement. Marvin mentored many sales people in the produce business, including his son, Michael and stepson, Mark. Now his produce legacy is carried on by his son Michael and grandchildren at Tex-Mex Sales of Weslaco, TX. Marvin will always be remembered for his love of family, work and sports. Marvin is survived by his wife Deitrah; daughter Danielle (Sadie) Melbouci and their two children, Audric and Bryceton; son Michael (Claudia) Davis and their three children Kristen, Michael Jr. and Kimberly; three grandsons Deuce, Erik and Landen Myatt; his two sisters Ellen Roy and Rene Stuckey; numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents Saul and Reva Davis and his stepson Mark Myatt. The family would like to thank Lucille Cavazos and the staff at Waterford Gardens in Mission for their loving and dedicated care of Marvin during his stay there. Also, thanks to Rosie Hernandez and Juan Trevino who were always there to help during his illness. In memory of Marvin Y. Davis contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel, 4300 N Chai St., McAllen, TX 78504; Palm Valley Animal Shelter, 2501 W Trenton Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539; Texas International Produce Association, Re: Y-TIPA, 901 Business Park Dr., Ste. 500, Mission, TX 78572.

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Mr. Marvin Yale Davis

October 31, 2022