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Robert Marvin Andrews, 86, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, with his beloved wife Gingir at his side, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Marvin was born April 20,1937, to parents Franklin Lamar Andrews and Ruby Louise Moon-Andrews in Tallahassee, Florida. After graduating from Leon High School in 1955, he went on to study Marketing and Management at Florida State University, graduating with a BS from the School of Business. In 1955, Marvin met Gingir Connor, who was also attending FSU. They were married in 1958 and went on to have 3 children, Calynne, Shanna and Krista. They shared many happy years together, Marvin passing on their 66th wedding anniversary. Marvin was the oldest of 6 children. He grew up in a Christian home and attended Immanuel Baptist Church as a child. He later attended Saint Paul’s Methodist Church and Killearn United Methodist Church where he was a founding member in 1969. Marvin had a love of community and desire to help those less fortunate and while in charge of the missions at KUMC, he often gave up his lunch hour to deliver furniture or food to those in need. The Bible verse that inspired him is Isaiah 58:7 which emphasizes to share your food with the hungry, give shelter to the homeless, give clothes to those who need them and to not refuse to help your relatives. He was involved in many civic organizations and “service to humanity” was the guideline he followed. His community service included: United Fund – Vice President and Board of Directors; Leon County Community Council – Board of Directors; LeMoyne Art Foundation – Coordinator of Special Assistance; Killearn United Methodist Church – Board of Trustees; Raa Junior High School PTA – Vice President; Seminole Tip-Off Club – Board of Directors; and numerous memberships and committee work of the Florida State University Alumni Association, Capital City Toastmasters, Seminole Boosters, Killearn Homeowners Association, Seven Hills Investment Club, Tallahassee 100 Club and the Tallahassee Jaycees. Marvin was a man of solid integrity, a devoted husband, wonderful father and was known for his great big bear hugs and warm smile. His work ethics were strong, which he passed on to his daughters, nieces and nephews who worked with him along with many other young employees. His first job was at Rainey Cawthon’s at the age of 15, where he later became general manager. Some years later he bought Capital Car Care Center and after many successful years there, he decided to retire early so he could spend his remaining years doing what he loved most which included growing a plentiful vegetable garden, orchard and flowers, fishing with friends and grandchildren, card games and holidays with family and friends, weekly lunch with friends, lovingly called the Fat Boys Club, traveling across the US and camping in his motorhome and travels abroad. He was a very strong man, champion arm wrestler, avid Seminole Fan and loved taking friends and grandchildren in his motorhome to the FSU football games. He also enjoyed attending FSU basketball games and spending time with his children and grandchildren cheering them on at the baseball field, soccer field, gymnastics, dance recitals, volleyball court, piano recitals and cheer competitions. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Lamar Andrews and Ruby Louise Moon-Andrews; brother Frank Andrews and sister Betty Gail Burch. He is survived by his brothers Fred Andrews (Bonnie), David Andrews and sister Joan Consalvi; his wife Gingir Andrews; daughters Calynne Hill (Lou), Shanna Ray (Glenn) and Krista Andrews; grandchildren Pierson Hill (Kim), Brittany Dean (Wilson), Cody Williford (Kathryn), Corey Williford, Colt Williford (Brianna), Joshua Stephens (Kathryn), Connor Stephens (Emily), Saralyn Stephens as well as great-grandchildren Dawson Dean, Harper Dean, Copeland Dean, Ava Grace Stephens, Henry Stephens and Emmaline Williford. A celebration of Marvin’s life will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church (120 W. Park Ave.) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to immediately follow in Moor Hall. He will be privately entombed at MeadowWood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in memory of Marvin be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease (michaeljfox.org) or to Big Bend Hospice, a non-profit organization providing compassionate care to individuals with a life limiting illness and support to their families (bigbendhospice.org). Special thanks to the staff of the Big Bend Hospice ward at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center for their care and support. Rocky Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Robert "Marvin" Andrews

April 20, 1937 - March 22, 2024