Longtime Camargo resident, Marvin Dale Hunt, passed peacefully from this life on March 2, 2011 at the age of 80. Marvin was born in Kaw City, Oklahoma on March 21, 1930 to Herman Edward and Anna Mildred (Blair) Hunt. He was the second of ten children born to Herman and Mildred. In 1931 the family moved to Camargo, Oklahoma.

Marvin's entire grade school and high school years were spent in the Camargo School. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1948. Marvin was baptized as a young boy and his church home was the First Christian Church in Camargo.

Marvin worked for a short time for MK&T Railroad as a trackman before he entered the Navy in 1952 at the rank of Seaman Recruit. Marvin served on eight different ships as well as several naval stations throughout his enlistment. During his twenty-six year career he proudly served his country in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam for which he was awarded several medals. Those who served with Marvin spoke highly of his talent for leadership and his unique professionalism. Marvin was honorably discharged in March, 1978 at the rank of Master Chief Boatswain's Mate, E9.

In 1965 Marvin was united in marriage to Lee Wenk at El Cojan, California. Marvin became a loving and devoted dad to Lee's son, Robert. They made their home for a time in El Cajon and later moved to Waynesville, Missouri for a short period before moving on to Bullhead City, Arizona. He retired from the Navy in 1981. Following Lee's passing in 1994 Marvin returned home to Camargo to live.

Marvin enjoyed his retirement years and liked to spend time fishing and hunting. He liked to show his skill with a slingshot and was always happy to share his musical talent with his guitar. He and friends provided many hours of musical entertainment for local nursing home residents as well as for community gatherings. Marvin served for 8 years as Chief for the Camargo Volunteer Fire Department.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lee, his parents Herman and Mildred Hunt, and brother-in-law, Linn Williamson. Those remaining to cherish his memory are son, Robert Patterson; sister, Gerry Williamson of Mutual, OK; brother and sister-in-law Gail and Cladean Hunt of Shattuck, OK; sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Mary Ann Berry of Elk City, OK; sister and brother-in-law, Lyman and Margie McDonald of Laramie, WY; sister and brother-in-law, Emery and Kay Miskel of Oklahoma City, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Janice Hunt of Cache, OK; sister, Madelyn Ethridge of Edmond, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Gay Hunt of Woodward, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Joni Hunt of Edmond, OK; many nieces and nephews, other family and a host of dear friends.