Background
Yates, Marvin Clarence was born on September 22, 1943 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Son of Marvin Caleb and Mary Louise (Wright) Yates.
illustrator painter advertising artist
Yates, Marvin Clarence was born on September 22, 1943 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Son of Marvin Caleb and Mary Louise (Wright) Yates.
Student Memphis Academy Arts, 1962-1965.
Advertising artist, illustrator Memphis Public Company, since 1967.
Served to 1st class petty officer United States Coast Guard, 1966-1972. Member American Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society (co-founder), Tennessee Watercolor Society (co-founder), Memphis Watercolor Group (co-founder, president 1968-1984).
Married Margaret Sarah Leah, December 6, 1975. Children: Wesley, Christen.