Marvin E. Cunningham, 93, of rural Weir, died at his home early Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Marvin Eugene Cunningham was born October 26, 1927 near Bartlett. He was the son of Clarence Henry Cunningham and Mary Diana (Hall) Cunningham. They preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by a son, Gary Cunningham, an infant granddaughter, Kari Livingston and a sister, Dorothy Barragar.
Marvin grew up and attended schools in the Bartlett area. He graduated from the Labette County Community High School in 1945. Following school, Marvin worked as a farm hand for a few years in Johnson. He later worked for many years at Funk Manufacturing in Coffeyville where he retired in 1978.
Marvin and Leta E. Tullis were united in marriage at rural Bartlett September 9, 1949. They had celebrated 72 years of marriage two days before his death. Marvin and Leta lived in Bartlett for many years where he had been an active part of the community, serving on the school board, the Bartlett city council, volunteer fire department, 4-H leader and coaching little league baseball. He had even helped build the baseball fields at Bartlett. In the early 1990s, Marvin and Leta moved to their current home in rural Weir.
In addition to his wife, of the home, Marvin is survived by two sons: Philip (Diane) Cunningham of rural Weir and Eugene (Shirley) Cunningham of Pittsburg; two daughters: Deb (Leander) Holthaus of Seneca and Tricia Livingston of Wellsville. Eight grandchildren: Amber (Brian) Moorman, Clay (Alex Wary) Cunningham, Kale (Chelsea) Cunningham, Riley (Jill Lucas) Cunningham, Keith (Josh Geurin) Livingston, Amy (Colby) Reiger, Becky (Kyle) Jones, Kenzie (Mitch) Turnbull along with ten great-grandchildren and one on the way also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 18, at the Bartlett Community Church. Pastor Lane Roberts will officiate. Burial will follow at the Lake Creek Cemetery near Bartlett.
The Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of arrangements. No public viewing or visitation will be held prior to the funeral time on Saturday.