MARVIN GODFREY BESSE JR.

March 17, 1947-February 18, 2016
Marvin Godfrey Besse Jr., 68, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at his home.
Marvin was born March 17, 1947, in Morgan City, the son of Marvin G. Besse Sr. and Anita Duval Besse.
Marvin was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Fighting Tigers and never missed a chance to watch the game on TV. He enjoyed riding his bicycle places and also loved traveling to the many festivals in the area. He loved going to church and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
In his younger years, Marvin would dress up as Santa Claus and would go visit the local nursing homes to brighten the residents’ day. Of all the things that Marvin enjoyed doing in his life, the one thing that he loved the most was spending time with his family and enjoying the numerous family get-togethers.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three siblings, Larry Besse and wife Brenda, Patricia Ann Besse Stelly, and Allen Dale Besse, all of Morgan City; numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin G. Besse Sr. and Anita Duval Besse; and stepmother, Isabelle Vining Besse.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with a visitation being held from 10 a.m. until Mass time at noon. Following Mass, Marvin will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.