Thank you all so very much for remembering Marvin, my Husband and Best Friend. My Soul Mate and Love of My Life. Loving Father, Grandpa, Brother and Friend. [ The Nashville Fire Department nicknamed him Baby Huey by his Captain Clyde [ due to Marvin's strength ] as well as Marvelous Marv by his Engineer Firefighter Co-Worker and Friend, Mel ]…His siblings called him " Junior " …
Thank You Tammie and Tim 47669102 for Sponsoring " My Beloved Husband, Marvin's Memorial." Please visit Her Memorials as time permits you to do so.
Vikki, Thank you for making the Marvin token…. Those who have created special Images and Tokens for Marvin. I appreciate each !
Marvin Henry Lanham Jr. was born on June 27, 1957, in Henderson, Kentucky the third and youngest child to his parents, Marvin H. Lanham Sr. and Roberta Sisco Lanham. The family eventually moved to Nashville, TN… a place where Marvin grew up, served his community through the Nashville Fire Department for 33 years, and called "home" for most of his life. Marvin Graduated from East Nashville High School and attended University of Tennessee in downtown Nashville when then they had a campus which later became TSU. In addition, he attended Vol State Community College where he pursued advanced studies in the Paramedic field and Fire Science.
In the summer of 2015, he was given a cancer diagnosis of Stage III Large Cell B Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and as scary as that was at the time, he received the good news of remission by the end of November of the same year after undergoing extensive chemotherapy treatments! However, in the middle of the summer of 2021, just months after a job transfer that took him and his wife to Oak Ridge, TN – the cancer returned. This time with a vengeance that never again retreated from battle for the last 3 years. During this span of time, the war was on, as Marvin never backed down either! He fought valiantly up until the very end on April 2, 2024, in Nashville Alive Hospice. He was surrounded with his loving family holding his hands.
Even considering his cancer diagnosis being a direct result of his years of service as a fireman, he said his career choice helped provide a good stable life for his family, his service helped others in times of need, and his diagnosis helped to provide future generations of firemen to learn about the safety and protection from chemical exposures in firefighting that his generation didn't know about. He lived his life (and now death) in consideration of others, always giving without question... never expecting anything in return.
He taught us how to find the humor in everyday life and not to take things too seriously as he knew how precious and fleeting life was by the sheer reverence of seeing and working the horrific tragedies that can happen in a blink of an eye. We learned by his example how to roll with the punches.
He exemplified the value of hard work in all that he did, whether it be his early truck driving days, HVAC repair with his brother, being a Fireman/EMT/Engineer, working on washer & dryers through the years on his second job with Coinmach - later renamed CSC, and he also valued the time gathered around the table for a good meal - something every great fireman knows!
Marvin was talented as well growing up surrounded by music. He and his parents were neighbors of Grand Ole Opry Musicians Herman Crook [ his Memorial is 123969851 and his wife Helen, who taught Marvin how to play the piano, organ, guitar and more. I cannot carry a tune, but , Marvin could Sing and rather talented at it. Matter of fact, he sang Only God Could Love You More at our son's Wedding [ Tommy and Tiffany]. He sang often in our home playing the piano.
In addition, Marvin played in his High School Band of East High School where he Graduated and he played trumpet, saxophone in the marching band. He definitely was talented !
Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Sr. and Roberta; his aunt, Margie [Mark ] Adams, his uncle, Robert [ Irene ] Lanham and two angel granddaughters ( sweet baby girls), and a beloved schnauzer named Abby.
He is survived by his wife , of forty years, Carolyn Lanham; his two son's and two daughter in law's and his grandsons, J and B [ omitting their names] ; his grand pups galore; his brother, J Lanham and wife P; his sister, P Ogg and husband W ; his nieces and nephews; his special cousin, Phyllis ; as well as his other extended family, to also include his NFD family, with a special mention to dear friends, Mel Davenport and Clyde Jackson (both retired NFD brothers). Special Thanks to Scott K for his Support and Director of the Services for Marvin and being a Friend to Us, in addition to Tiffany who along with Scott made floral arrangements, memorable table and more in such a short time. [ Both made this Service possible in a very short time ].
Music played during his Celebration of Life —-Floyd Cramer "Last Date " [ Marvin played piano and he played this song a lot ! [chosen by his wife, Carolyn and son, Trey ]
and Brad Paisley - He Didn't Have To Be [ chosen by his son, Tommy ].
Nashville Fire Department Honor Guards " Thank You ". Nashville Police Chief, John Drake a special Thank You for visiting Marvin and bringing him the Commentating Blanket of the Nashville Police Department and honoring him. We Thank everyone who came to visit him at Alive Hospice and including his Celebration of Life in Nashville on Friday, April 5th 2024.
We Thank the American Cancer Society [ Hope Lodge ] 2008 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville Tennessee 37203 and Alive Hospice in Nashville Tennessee. We greatly appreciate Those who Contributed directly to the American Cancer Society [ Hope Lodge ] in Memory of Marvin H Lanham Jr.
In addition, the Beautiful Floral arrangements and Planting of Trees in Marvin's Memory.
Memorial Service
Nashville First Baptist Church [ Church of our oldest son and daughter in law T & T ]
Friday, April 5, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Thank you to Tri-Star Centennial Hospital [ Sarah Cannon ] Dr. M. Battiwalla and staff for their caring for Marvin.
Funeral services provided by:
Nashville Funeral and Cremation
210 McMillin Street, Nashville, TN 37203
To honor the wishes of Marvin, he chose cremation.
Donations may be made in Memory of Marvin Lanham to the American Cancer Society (Nashville Hope Lodge), 2008 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN, 37246. https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com
Thank you all so very much for remembering Marvin, my Husband and Best Friend. My Soul Mate and Love of My Life. Loving Father, Grandpa, Brother and Friend. [ The Nashville Fire Department nicknamed him Baby Huey by his Captain Clyde [ due to Marvin's strength ] as well as Marvelous Marv by his Engineer Firefighter Co-Worker and Friend, Mel ]…His siblings called him " Junior " …
Thank You Tammie and Tim 47669102 for Sponsoring " My Beloved Husband, Marvin's Memorial." Please visit Her Memorials as time permits you to do so.
Vikki, Thank you for making the Marvin token…. Those who have created special Images and Tokens for Marvin. I appreciate each !
Marvin Henry Lanham Jr. was born on June 27, 1957, in Henderson, Kentucky the third and youngest child to his parents, Marvin H. Lanham Sr. and Roberta Sisco Lanham. The family eventually moved to Nashville, TN… a place where Marvin grew up, served his community through the Nashville Fire Department for 33 years, and called "home" for most of his life. Marvin Graduated from East Nashville High School and attended University of Tennessee in downtown Nashville when then they had a campus which later became TSU. In addition, he attended Vol State Community College where he pursued advanced studies in the Paramedic field and Fire Science.
In the summer of 2015, he was given a cancer diagnosis of Stage III Large Cell B Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and as scary as that was at the time, he received the good news of remission by the end of November of the same year after undergoing extensive chemotherapy treatments! However, in the middle of the summer of 2021, just months after a job transfer that took him and his wife to Oak Ridge, TN – the cancer returned. This time with a vengeance that never again retreated from battle for the last 3 years. During this span of time, the war was on, as Marvin never backed down either! He fought valiantly up until the very end on April 2, 2024, in Nashville Alive Hospice. He was surrounded with his loving family holding his hands.
Even considering his cancer diagnosis being a direct result of his years of service as a fireman, he said his career choice helped provide a good stable life for his family, his service helped others in times of need, and his diagnosis helped to provide future generations of firemen to learn about the safety and protection from chemical exposures in firefighting that his generation didn't know about. He lived his life (and now death) in consideration of others, always giving without question... never expecting anything in return.
He taught us how to find the humor in everyday life and not to take things too seriously as he knew how precious and fleeting life was by the sheer reverence of seeing and working the horrific tragedies that can happen in a blink of an eye. We learned by his example how to roll with the punches.
He exemplified the value of hard work in all that he did, whether it be his early truck driving days, HVAC repair with his brother, being a Fireman/EMT/Engineer, working on washer & dryers through the years on his second job with Coinmach - later renamed CSC, and he also valued the time gathered around the table for a good meal - something every great fireman knows!
Marvin was talented as well growing up surrounded by music. He and his parents were neighbors of Grand Ole Opry Musicians Herman Crook [ his Memorial is 123969851 and his wife Helen, who taught Marvin how to play the piano, organ, guitar and more. I cannot carry a tune, but , Marvin could Sing and rather talented at it. Matter of fact, he sang Only God Could Love You More at our son's Wedding [ Tommy and Tiffany]. He sang often in our home playing the piano.
In addition, Marvin played in his High School Band of East High School where he Graduated and he played trumpet, saxophone in the marching band. He definitely was talented !
Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Sr. and Roberta; his aunt, Margie [Mark ] Adams, his uncle, Robert [ Irene ] Lanham and two angel granddaughters ( sweet baby girls), and a beloved schnauzer named Abby.
He is survived by his wife , of forty years, Carolyn Lanham; his two son's and two daughter in law's and his grandsons, J and B [ omitting their names] ; his grand pups galore; his brother, J Lanham and wife P; his sister, P Ogg and husband W ; his nieces and nephews; his special cousin, Phyllis ; as well as his other extended family, to also include his NFD family, with a special mention to dear friends, Mel Davenport and Clyde Jackson (both retired NFD brothers). Special Thanks to Scott K for his Support and Director of the Services for Marvin and being a Friend to Us, in addition to Tiffany who along with Scott made floral arrangements, memorable table and more in such a short time. [ Both made this Service possible in a very short time ].
Music played during his Celebration of Life —-Floyd Cramer "Last Date " [ Marvin played piano and he played this song a lot ! [chosen by his wife, Carolyn and son, Trey ]
and Brad Paisley - He Didn't Have To Be [ chosen by his son, Tommy ].
Nashville Fire Department Honor Guards " Thank You ". Nashville Police Chief, John Drake a special Thank You for visiting Marvin and bringing him the Commentating Blanket of the Nashville Police Department and honoring him. We Thank everyone who came to visit him at Alive Hospice and including his Celebration of Life in Nashville on Friday, April 5th 2024.
We Thank the American Cancer Society [ Hope Lodge ] 2008 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville Tennessee 37203 and Alive Hospice in Nashville Tennessee. We greatly appreciate Those who Contributed directly to the American Cancer Society [ Hope Lodge ] in Memory of Marvin H Lanham Jr.
In addition, the Beautiful Floral arrangements and Planting of Trees in Marvin's Memory.
Memorial Service
Nashville First Baptist Church [ Church of our oldest son and daughter in law T & T ]
Friday, April 5, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Thank you to Tri-Star Centennial Hospital [ Sarah Cannon ] Dr. M. Battiwalla and staff for their caring for Marvin.
Funeral services provided by:
Nashville Funeral and Cremation
210 McMillin Street, Nashville, TN 37203
To honor the wishes of Marvin, he chose cremation.
Donations may be made in Memory of Marvin Lanham to the American Cancer Society (Nashville Hope Lodge), 2008 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN, 37246. https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com
