Rich Marvin Ray Sr.

Marvin Ray Rich Sr., 89, passed away Saturday January 29, 2022, at Majestic Care of Lafayette in Lafayette, IN.
Marvin was born in Sayre, Oklahoma on May 16th, 1932, to Henry and Lillian (Thomas) Rich, both parents preceded him in death. Marvin married Shelby (Kennedy) Rich, November 29, 1958, in Gretna, LA, and she preceded him in death on May 26, 2002.
Marvin served in the United States Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was a carpenter by trade. He loved God, his family, his church family, and was grateful for the friendships of his dear friend Phil “Dr.Phil” Black, and Pastor Chris Black.
He loved sports and his favorite teams were the Texas Rangers, Cowboys, and Oklahoma Sooners. He loved being outdoors and working in his garden. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his daughter, Sarah Tittsworth; a son, Ray Rich; two brothers, Earl Rich and Harvey Rich; two sisters, Birtha Yow, and Loretta Hipp; six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers, Ules Rich, Elgin Rich, Alvin Rich, Floyd Rich, Alfred Rich, and sisters, Luetta Childs, and Barbara Tolleson.
Graveside service will be held Saturday February 5th, 2022, at 2pm at Sardis Cemetery of Pine Grove, Sparkman, AR.
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to the family to help cover funeral and travel expenses. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .