Marvin Wayne O’Neal, 55, left his home in Ripley, Tipton County, Tennessee, on August 1, 2009, saying he was heading to California and was never heard from again. He was last seen wearing faded blue jeans with large holes in the knees and a tight white t-shirt. He drove a gray 1989 or 1990 Toyota 4-wheel drive truck with Tennessee plates; neither he nor the truck has been located.

Marvin was described as a white male, 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 6 inches, 160 to 170 pounds, with blue eyes and graying hair, balding on top. He had a forearm tattoo reading OATMEAL and a numeric tattoo on his ankle. He had worked as a mechanic and wrecker driver and had connections in Memphis and Arkansas, any of which could relate to his movements.

The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office continues to list his whereabouts as unknown. If anyone saw Marvin, his truck, or remembers him passing through an area after August 1, 2009, please come forward with details.