Marvin Pentz Gay Sr. ( October 1 , 1914 – October 10 , 1998 ) was an American Pentecostal minister . He was the father of Marvin Gaye and gained notoriety after shooting and killing him on April 1 , 1984 , following an argument at their home
shooting and killing him
Death of Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gay Sr.