Marvin Gordon Bridgewater, 86 of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of Scottsburg, died on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Kindred Rolling Hills in New Albany, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 29, 1931, Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of the late Marvin Frederick and Lola Bell (Pound) Bridgewater. Marvin was a U.S Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving on the USS Donner, Landing Ship Dock 20, in Greenland. He was a member of the Scottsburg High School Class of 1949. Marvin retired as a salesperson from Penn State Oil Company in 1999. He loved to travel, ride his motorcycle and ride in parades on his mini bike with the Murat Shriners. Marvin never met a stranger and was loved by many. He was married on April 11, 1992 to Nina (Delph) Wilson, who survives. Marvin grew up attending the Scottsburg United Methodist Church and was currently a member of Calvary Christian Church in Sellersburg, Indiana. In addition he was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Shrine Temple in Indianapolis, Indiana, Tri-County Shrine Club, Past Patron and member of Eastern Star Chapter #107 in Scott County, Indiana, Past Patron and member of the Eastern Star Chapter #588 in Borden, Indiana, member of the Eastern Star LaBelle Chapter # 419, Past Master and member of the Scottsburgh Lodge # 572 F & AM, member of the American Legion Post # 89 in Seymour, Indiana, Scott County VFW Post # 6582 in Austin, Indiana and the National Rifle Association. He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Marianna (Kirkendall) Bridgewater. Survivors include his wife, Nina Bridgewater of New Albany, Indiana; a son, Randy Bridgewater and his wife Kathleen of Lumberton, New Jersey; daughter Marcia Bode and her husband Dave of Seymour, Indiana; stepsons, Ted Wilson and his wife Betsy and Tony Wilson and his wife Kathy; his twin brother, Melvin P. Bridgewater; four grandchildren, Amanda Kirby (Jason), Aaron Bridgewater, Klarissa and Kyle Bode; seven step grandchildren, River Dean Litten, Audrey Wilson, Anna Kyger (Tanner), Joseph, Jenna, Jason and Julia Wilson; two great-grandchildren, Michael and David Kirby and several cousins, nieces and a nephew. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.