Okfuskee, OK – Obit - Dovell Marzett, 1917-1978

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Source:  Funeral Program


Dovell Marzett, 1917-1978

     The Death Angel came December 28, 1978 and bore the spirit of Dovell 
Marzett from this earthly scene.

     Dovell Marzett was sixth of thirteen children born to June and Clara 
Marzett. He was born August 6, 1917 at Boley, Oklahoma. He confessed his faith 
in Christ in an early age. He was united in marriage to Linne Ree Bennett. He 
later moved to Hanford, California and united with Howard Chapel A.M.E. Church, 
Rev. M. Maize, pastor. He served as steward until death. He was also a member of 
Shrine Temple #5 and a member of the Third Generation Lodge No. 5.

     He leaves to mourn six children, four daughters, Mildred Halstead of 
Oklahoma City, Okla., Sharon Johnson of Richmond, Calif., Margaret and Ellen 
Allens of Fresno, California. Two sons, Cecil and Harold Marzett, both of 
Oakland, California. Seven sisters, Eulah Ramsey, San Bernadino, California, 
Rebecca Sykes, Inez Bowens, and Clara Sykes, all of Fresno, Calif., Alice Jean 
Bell, San Francisco, Calif., Euphene Tomlin of Boley, Okla., Dorsie Mae Higgs, 
Spencer, Okla.; and three brothers, Millard Marzett of Oakland, California, 
Bennie Marzett and Junior Marzett, both of Boley, Oklahoma.

     Ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.

Services:  Boley High School, January 6, 1979
Interment: Childville Cemetery