Marvin Ellis Paschal of Fairview, Texas passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the age of 74. He was a Christian, a family man, a mentor, and a friend. He was determined and honorable in all of his lifelong endeavors.Marvin is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Kaye Paschal; daughters Cathie Head and Debi Turner; son-in-laws Ron Head and Clif Turner; grandchildren Blake Murray, Kenzie Murray, Emmajane Turner, Addiemae Turner, Avery Turner, and Jarrett Turner; sisters-in-law Freddy Bland and Shera Spencer; nieces and nephews Jeff Grote, Chrissy Meyer, and Rich Bland; and many cousins.Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:30 am in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234.Funeral services will begin immediately following the visitation at 11:30 am at the funeral home.Interment with military honors will follow at 1:30 pm at the DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the USO in memory of Marvin.Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website..