Marvin Silvey's Obituary
Marvin Ansel Silvey, son of Luther Bryan and Opha Anna (Painter) Silvey was born November 20, 1932 in Seymour, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of seventy-seven years, six months and twenty days. On November 30, l959, Marvin was united in marriage to Beverly Eloise Croan and to this union two sons and four daughters were born. Marvin and Eloise shared over forty-six years before her passing on April 12, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. Marvin is survived by his two sons, Bryan Silvey and his wife, Lorie, of Springfield, Missouri and Tommy Silvey and his wife, Tanya, of Marshfield, Missouri; four daughters, Marlene McNamer, of Springfield, Missouri, Connie Evans and her husband, Gary, of Thornfield, Missouri, Barbara Roseburrough and her husband, Wally, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Shirley Evans and her husband, Ronnie, of Thornfield, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, L.D. Silvey and his wife, Peggy, of Bolivar, Missouri; a sister, Jean Porter, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends. He grew up in Seymour and graduated from Seymour High School in the Class of 1951. Following his graduation he joined the United States Army and served his country faithfully during the Korean Conflict. He moved to the Kansas City area after his discharge from the service and he met and married Eloise. They made their home in Overland Park for several years and in 1969 moved to Ava, Missouri for two years and in 1971 they moved to Seymour to make their home. He worked as a forklift operator for many years at the Zenith Plant in Springfield before its closing. Marvin was a faithful member of the Seymour Church of Christ and attended services as long as his health allowed. He enjoyed the fellowship at church and took part in all their activities. In his spare time he loved going to Country Music Shows and traveled to many different places to listen to the music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Marvin was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories he created for his family and friends.
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