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Marvin Gay Sr.

Marvin Pentz Gay Sr. was an American Pentecostal minister. He was the father of recording artists Marvin Gaye and Frankie Gaye and gained notoriety after shooting and killing his son Marvin on April 1, 1984, following an argument at their home. Wikipedia
Born: October 1, 1914, Jessamine County, KY
Died: October 10, 1998 (age 84 years), Culver City, CA
Parents: George Gay and Mamie Gay
Spouse: Alberta Gay (m. 1935–1984)
Criminal penalty: Six-year suspended sentence, five years probation