Marvin L. Lilleston (Buffalo)'s Obituary
Marvin Lloyd Lilleston, age 84 of Hermitage, Missouri, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Marvin was born on September 23, 1940, in Kansas City, Kansas to the late William Baskim and Cordia Magnalen (Brylery) Lilleston. Marvin was the youngest child of 17 of a blended family. After High School, he worked for several different companies including Merkl Buick for a few years. Marvin began his lifelong career in law enforcement as a deputy with the Wyandotte County Sheriffs dept and concluded his career as the director of loss prevention with Cosintino’s Price Chopper Stores in the Kansas City area. Marvin enjoyed raising chickens and tomatoes, he loved feeding the wild birds in the winter. Marvin was a hard worker; he loved working and showing others the importance of a strong worth ethic.
He worked for Price Chopper for over 30 years. Where many of his stories came to life captivating his listeners. More importantly he met his future wife going to court on shoplifting cases. He first saw her while in court for she too worked in Loss Prevention for Osco drugs. He soon hired her to come to work for Price Chopper. They then began dating and later were married on May 22, 1986. The two enjoyed saying to others yes, he was the boss at work but tread lightly she’s the boss at home.
They enjoyed having their family over for dinners on Sundays and holidays. Their hobbies were raising chickens and horses. They enjoyed going on trial rides, meeting and making new friends. Both enjoyed gardening together.
Two weeks prior of Marvin’s passing he and Carlene had joined Bethal Assembly of God in Hermitage. Their members are very welcoming, it made them want to come back for more. Marvin loved listening to gospel music and Bethal’s music drew him closer to God. He really like Pastor Allen Sunday’s sermons. He truly helped Marvin to get right with God, and especially with Marvin fight with dementia.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and 15 siblings. He is survived by his wife Carlene (Ethridge) Lilleston, four children: Laurie Jewell, Debbie Van cil, Toni Allen, Scott Lilleston, two stepchildren: Jamie and Johnny Carl Hallam, 13 grandchildren Amy, Matt, Ryan, Dawn, Ronda, Travis, Chris, Zach, Lauren, Madison, Ronnie, Josie, Jack 16 great grandchildren, Piper, Ryland, Kerrick, Nate Aiden, Lilly, Mack, Ada Lynn, Noah, Harper, Avery, Peyton, Charlie, Caleb, Luke, and Chase. One sister Shirly Mae Rinhart and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are asked to be given to Bethal Assembly of God Church in Hermitage. Missouri.
Services are scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, with visitation from 11-12, and formal services beginning at 12 pm with burial to follow at Mission Ridge Cemetery near Urbana, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home, Urbana, Missouri.
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