Marvin Gavin Obituary

MARVIN E.GAVIN----OBIT. TRIBUTE 9/1/09

Dearest Katherine and Yvonne,
I just got the news of Judge Gavin's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I can only imagine how very painful AND FRUSTRATING it must have been for him and your family coping during his prolonged illness. My heart goes out to you! Find solace and strength in those fond memories of him. He, like your other siblings, left a great legacy! My
parents held your family in high esteem...You were our Kennedys!!!
We are thankful for all the contributions you made in the community. I have always treasured the memory of being invited to your home to meet a cousin, Doris G. who lived in East St. Louis. We were in high school at that time. It is ironic that we should meet again after so many years in Pasadena, CA - worked on the same staff for years. One day we were talking and she asked where I'd come from and when I said Chicago Heights, she asked if I knew the Gavins!!! She smiled when I answered; BUT, waited until the next day to tell me who she was! With warmth and affection!

I have received word of the passing of a favored friend and admired jurist over the past many years. We shared many instances of his wisdom and compassion. That was the trademark of this distinguiished jurist, Judge Marvin Gavin, that set him apart as something very special. He had that special gift of being compassionate. The Illinois legal society has lost his guiding light.

I have received word of the passing of a favored friend and admired jurist over the past many years. We shared many instances of his wisdom and compassion. That was the trademark of this distinguished jurist, Judge Marvin Gavin, that set him apart as something very special. He had that special gift of being compassionate. The Illinois legal society has lost his guiding light.

A long line of Cole children have been touched by the Gavin family as our teachers, principals and mentors. Marvin Gavin was the only black lawyer that I knew. When I was a student at Northwestern, he encouraged me to continue on to law school. And I did. He inspired me to be a lawyer. I am blessed to count him as one among many of the Gavin family who supported me and mentored me. RIP Marvin.
C. Cole Dillon

To the Gavin family - Just hearing today of the passing of Judge Gavin.

May God Bless and Comfort You in this time of Bereavement. To many young men and women Judge Gavin was considered a "justice hero", a fair and compassionate figure on the bench. For another generation, he was one of us who "made it" and generousely gave back. He never forgot his roots. Kept his feet on the ground and his finger on the pulse of the community. Everyobdy in the East Side ("Hood") was proud of him and actually thought of him as their Lawyer. Way before they were saying " I'll call Johnny (Cochran)", we were saying "call Marvin." He was highly regarded for his intellect and his speaking style - he had a way with words and with people of all ages, races and persuations. To me, Marvin was a personal hero, role model and mentor. He looked past the rough edges, and saw potential in a young girl with lots of mouth and the passion to match. He along with others devoted valuable time and energy helping to cultivate and encourage me. Because Marvin was one of my mentors and role models, today I am also one of the kids from the hood who made it. Thank you for sharing Marvin with us.

Much Love

Lorraine D. Woods-Cooper

My deepest sympathy to the family. May all your memories fill your hearts and help you through this dificult time.

My deepest sympathy to the family of a good friend.
Fritz Nehnevay (Bloom School Board)

To the family of the Hon. Judge Marvin Gavin: Please know that you have my deepest sympathy.
Judge Gavin helped to make this world such a beautiful place.
I can only thank God for giving me the privilege to have shared in Marvin's life for so many years. He will always live in my heart.

Respectfully, Tina and Girls

TO: The Family Of Judge Marvin E. Gavin

I offer my sincere condolences in the lost of your loved one. May you find comfort in the precious memories you have of him.

To the family of Judge Marvin Gavin, we offer our sincere condolence.

We have been his neighbors for the last thirty years. We will surely miss him.
The Weathingtons/207th and Travers

All of us share in your loss, and were honored to be a small part of an honorable man and a life well lived. We will all miss you, Judge Gavin. Men like you inspire all of us whom you touch.....Your loving Caregivers, Rosalie Reasor,Donna Stone, Jennifer Goodwin, Lisa Robinson, Glenda Sam, and Donna Rodeck

Katherine and Yvonne,
My prayers are with you and the family in the passing of Judge Gavin. May his legacy live on in the hearts of so many people he touched. I shall forever be grateful for being on of the past presidents of The Gavin Women's Organization. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Wanda Claiborne Hill

Dear Yvonne,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. May you find comfort of your wonderful memories.
Fondly, Mindy Leon Newmak