Marvin Leroy Robertson

Marvin Robertson was born on October 6, 1945, to Forrest and Emma Robertson, the fifth and last of their children. He attended Sunday school and church regularly from his infancy where he often heard the gospel message that salvation is in Jesus Christ and Him alone. Although he thought the he was a Christian because he believed in God, he never really understood the difference between “believing in God” and “believing God.” It was in the summer between his junior and senior years at Oklahoma State University that a crisis occurred that would change his life forever. A Christian friend invited him to a Bible study with other college students. One thing led to another and soon Marvin found himself at the crossroads of his life because he was trying to please friends who were not Christians and at the same time please God. When the crisis occurred Marvin cried out to God, “Lord, I’m making a mess of my life. I want you to take control from now on!” Suddenly he discovered the Bible to be a living book that would speak to him as he read it. Prayer and church attendance became an integral part of his life. Later that same summer Marvin became acquainted with Becky Hopkins who would soon become the love of his life. They married on December 30, 1966, and embarked on the journey of becoming church planting missionaries. While living in Spain they established a strong Bible preaching church, sponsored various mission churches, helped start and direct two Bible institutes, directed a paralegal ministry to help missionaries, pastors and local churches with legal documents, were heavily involved in summer camp ministry, started and maintained a Directory of Baptist pastors, missionaries and churches; et cetera. In 2014 after 42 years of living and serving the Lord in Spain, they retired from the mission field to become full-time members of the Eastland Baptist Church where they have served in various layman capacities. Marvin also served as interim pastor of the church’s Hispanic congregation for two and a half years while working a full-time job at Thermal Windows. Marvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rebecca “Becky” Hopkins; three sisters, Rosalie (Edwin) Mills of Oregon, Patricia Eck of Tennessee, and Jo Snodgrass of Tulsa; two children, Shelley Robertson-Jimenez (Francisco) of Ohio and Jonathan Robertson (Sarah) of Costa Rica. Six grandchildren, Jackie (Brian) Araujo, Nicky (Tyler) Austin, Kiko (Taylor) Jimenez, Ashley (Justin) Hensley, Ruth Robertson, and Andrew Robertson. Three great grandchildren and more on the way. He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest, his mother, Emma, and his brother Corky Robertson. Marvin passed peacefully into the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jun 18, 2025.

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Marvin Leroy Robertson

October 6, 1945 - June 18, 2025