Marvin Joanness Bazil was born on September 16, 1981 to the parents of Joanness Theophilus and Yvonne Lucia Bazil. He was the oldest of six children. Marvin was affectionately known to his siblings as "Babin," since they were unable to say the "M" in Marvin when learning to talk. Born and raised in Saint Croix United States Virgin Islands, Marvin’s early life included attending Lew Muckle Elementary and Elena Rivera Middle school. At the age of 17 the family moved to Northern Virginia where he attended and graduated from Potomac Senior High School.
Prior to developing diabetic complications, Marvin worked as a furniture installer and mover for several companies in the DMV area and completed one semester at the Art Institute of Washington. Marvin had a passion for drawing and won several awards for his artistic abilities. Most of all, he enjoyed sharing his gift with family, friends, and strangers alike. His most resent project was to draw the photo of a newly engaged couple that will be displayed at their wedding in 2019.
