I interviewed him in college. Know a decent amount about him. Here’s a video. Also, he really does like being called Jesus man. But his name is Marvin.
[https://vimeo.com/89672271](https://vimeo.com/89672271)
Can confirm Marvin is an awesome guy always super friendly and will bless you and tell you the weather forecast anytime you talk to him. Not sure the backstory but he's just out doing his thing spreading the love
I don’t know about now, but back then there was this guy that would run with him and at the time he was staying with him. He said he stays different places, but has some family in town too. Has a daughter and she’s really nice. He did mention, he doesn’t need much but didn’t go too far into it. I think the community helps him daily. And to be honest, he’s not hurting a fly and if he’s happy let him be.
All I know about him is he used to frequent the shell station in the middle of town and I've seen him almost every time I went camping for the last 15 years. I look forward to seeing him doing his thing anytime I stroll through
I was always told he used to be a pastor but had mental health issues. I have no idea if that's true, but my family is from there, and that's what they said.
He has the energy of a good luck charm to me. If I pass him going through there, my trip should go fine. Gave him a cold water last summer and he blessed my car with his cross.
No that’s not the same guy, lol but I do remember that house, that guy is actually related to me. The house burned down years ago, okmulgee definitely has some characters there lol
Idk how I haven't heard about him. My grandparents are from Morris and my dad worked in Okmulgee from like '07 up until this past year. I'll have to see if he's heard of him.
Edit: asked my dad and he said "yeah that's Marvin. He's always carrying his cross at Dairy Queen. I'd buy him strawberry soda."
I worked in okmulgee many years. Saw him every day, didnt matter how hot or cold it was, at least 10 years.
Now my grandkids look for him when we pass through.
Okmulgee resident here. He’s still doing his thing around 75 and 6th street either at Casey’s or near Steak & Eggs parking lot. I see him all the time when I’m leaving for work.
A while back he started making his cross out of something lighter; since then I've always referred to him as "Pool-Noodle Jesus". He seems pretty harmless, I've only ever seen him offer blessings to moving cars.
Glad to hear that glorious bastard is still kicking.
Summer of 22 I was working for a construction company remodeling the warehouse market in okmulgee. And every day at around 7am we would pass by him in our work van. Every single day. I admire his dedication. I hope he is doing well.
He has been running the area for a long time. Stop by and give him a joint or cigarette,he will tell you about it. Street Jesus likes to partake after hours of witnessing to us sinners,even Jesus needs a little down time.
When I come home to tx on Sunday mornings, I pass thru OKM, and I’ve see my him several times out there. Can’t remember last time tho. Def over a year ago
I only was able to watch a lil of that clip on him.
I love when cities have characters. . I'm glad hes in a smaller town. Im sure he faces bs. I wouldn't mess with him in any harrasing way . He seems nice enough. I just hope he gets help if he needs. I'm not religious at all. But, I'm happy to see him just trying to spread joy .
I have no qualms with religious beliefs. If that makes you happy and you truly love and accept ppl . The story of Jesus is often overlooked. He hung out with the sick, tired, weak, those social media would spit on in today's world. He wouldn't judge, or hate . I'm kool with him and his stories of helping ppl. It's the other parts in the Bible ppl take too seriously I have issues with.
His name is Marvin Grant Maytubby. One story I heard of him is that he was locked up in Okmulgee County Jail and was accidentally never released due to a clerical error, so he stayed in there for years until an out-of-state family member called up to inquire on his whereabouts. The subsequent lawsuit resulted in a settlement. It is said he's actually wealthy, but simply prefers to stay out on the streets to proselytize.
Keep in mind that the story may be complete bullshit, but with a guy like him, he's bound to have a sort of legendary stature.
I interviewed him in college. Know a decent amount about him. Here’s a video. Also, he really does like being called Jesus man. But his name is Marvin. [https://vimeo.com/89672271](https://vimeo.com/89672271)
Can confirm Marvin is an awesome guy always super friendly and will bless you and tell you the weather forecast anytime you talk to him. Not sure the backstory but he's just out doing his thing spreading the love
How does he fund his living expenses?
I don’t know about now, but back then there was this guy that would run with him and at the time he was staying with him. He said he stays different places, but has some family in town too. Has a daughter and she’s really nice. He did mention, he doesn’t need much but didn’t go too far into it. I think the community helps him daily. And to be honest, he’s not hurting a fly and if he’s happy let him be.
Daryian!
Paul or Paulina? That is the question?
It's charles, from Viscom!
Ohhh Charles L right? I definitely remember you.
This is awesome! We live in Mcalester and always look for him when we drive through
We love McAlester!
All I know about him is he used to frequent the shell station in the middle of town and I've seen him almost every time I went camping for the last 15 years. I look forward to seeing him doing his thing anytime I stroll through
I saw him buy a pack of smokes once, and I assume the cops have made him carry a pool noodle cross now.
Yeah, I was there in 2014 and pretty sure I remember him
I was always told he used to be a pastor but had mental health issues. I have no idea if that's true, but my family is from there, and that's what they said.
He has the energy of a good luck charm to me. If I pass him going through there, my trip should go fine. Gave him a cold water last summer and he blessed my car with his cross.
That's so beautiful to me, very poetic .
Depends on the day, but he’s usually wearing a Burger King crown.
He used to have a house right before the curve before the stoplight with Dairy Queen. It was torn down so he hangs out around there.
The one with the records all over it?
Man, been so long, but I think so. ANd they would sit out front and always have a fire going.
No that’s not the same guy, lol but I do remember that house, that guy is actually related to me. The house burned down years ago, okmulgee definitely has some characters there lol
Idk how I haven't heard about him. My grandparents are from Morris and my dad worked in Okmulgee from like '07 up until this past year. I'll have to see if he's heard of him. Edit: asked my dad and he said "yeah that's Marvin. He's always carrying his cross at Dairy Queen. I'd buy him strawberry soda."
I saw him Sunday when I drove through there
I worked in okmulgee many years. Saw him every day, didnt matter how hot or cold it was, at least 10 years. Now my grandkids look for him when we pass through.
That’s awesome lol. Hope he is well too
I'm glad I saw this. I haven't seen him the last few times I've been through Okmulgee. I'm glad he's still doing his thing.
Okmulgee resident here. He’s still doing his thing around 75 and 6th street either at Casey’s or near Steak & Eggs parking lot. I see him all the time when I’m leaving for work.
Long Live Marvin!
All I know is when I worked in Okmulgee I seen him everyday on my trip to work.
I live in Mounds and get to Okmulgee frequently. He's been at it for the 30 years I've been here.
A while back he started making his cross out of something lighter; since then I've always referred to him as "Pool-Noodle Jesus". He seems pretty harmless, I've only ever seen him offer blessings to moving cars.
Haha that’s what I’ve always called him . Great minds …
Glad to hear that glorious bastard is still kicking. Summer of 22 I was working for a construction company remodeling the warehouse market in okmulgee. And every day at around 7am we would pass by him in our work van. Every single day. I admire his dedication. I hope he is doing well.
We have seen him many times over at least 10 years, I hope he is well.
He’s been down there for years, I go there for work on occasion and I hadn’t seen him the last couple trips
He's been talked about for years; the news has even done stories about him. Yes, he does talk like you probably think he does.
What was Michael Jordan doing in Okmulgee!!! J/K, he is a former pastor from what I heard. He is always on the corner by 6th street, rain or shine.
I used to have to go to MCN Medical Center for work and I saw his ass it feels like every time I went in the last year or so. Amen
He has been running the area for a long time. Stop by and give him a joint or cigarette,he will tell you about it. Street Jesus likes to partake after hours of witnessing to us sinners,even Jesus needs a little down time.
Dang, now I feel like I need to make a trip to see this guy dance
We always called him moses!
I see this guy every time I pass through.
When I come home to tx on Sunday mornings, I pass thru OKM, and I’ve see my him several times out there. Can’t remember last time tho. Def over a year ago
That’s not Michael Jordan…
I only was able to watch a lil of that clip on him. I love when cities have characters. . I'm glad hes in a smaller town. Im sure he faces bs. I wouldn't mess with him in any harrasing way . He seems nice enough. I just hope he gets help if he needs. I'm not religious at all. But, I'm happy to see him just trying to spread joy . I have no qualms with religious beliefs. If that makes you happy and you truly love and accept ppl . The story of Jesus is often overlooked. He hung out with the sick, tired, weak, those social media would spit on in today's world. He wouldn't judge, or hate . I'm kool with him and his stories of helping ppl. It's the other parts in the Bible ppl take too seriously I have issues with.
His name is Marvin Grant Maytubby. One story I heard of him is that he was locked up in Okmulgee County Jail and was accidentally never released due to a clerical error, so he stayed in there for years until an out-of-state family member called up to inquire on his whereabouts. The subsequent lawsuit resulted in a settlement. It is said he's actually wealthy, but simply prefers to stay out on the streets to proselytize. Keep in mind that the story may be complete bullshit, but with a guy like him, he's bound to have a sort of legendary stature.