WILMINGTON — Marvin “Skeet” Redwine, age 72, passed away on May 14, 2023, in Wilmington, NC.
He was born on February 4, 1951, in Whiteville, NC.
Marvin worked as a dedicated employee for Federal Paper Company for 32 years before retiring.
He was a loving father to his son Marvin Jerome Redwine and wife Fran of Lake Waccamaw, NC.
He was also survived by his sister Peggy Williamson of Whiteville, NC; granddaughter Hannah Redwine, great-grandchild Tayen Moore, and special family members Carole Foy of Wilmington, NC; Stephen Foy of Mooresville, NC, Karly Foy, Natalie Foy, Troy Foy, and Stephen Foy, Jr.
Marvin was preceded in death by his father Arthur David Redwine, mother Meka Elliott Redwine, and step-mother Edith Veronica Hammonds Redwine, as well as a special son, Randy Foy.
A celebration of Marvin’s life will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Wilmington Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.
Marvin will be remembered for his love for his family and friends, and his dedication to his work. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
