Obituary of Marvin H. Manion

Oolitic Marvin H. Manion, 85, of Oolitic, went to be with the Lord at 9:15 am on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his residence. Born August 18, 1928 in Lawrence County he was the son of Roy Evert Manion and Gladys Omea (Vaughn) Manion. He married C. Jeanie Bailey on July 7, 1961 and she survives. Marvin owned and operated several service stations including the Phillips 66 Station in Oolitic, and the Marathons at the Intersection of 37/50 and 16th Street. He later owned the Manions Hardware Store in Oolitic before retiring. He was a member of the First Free Methodist Church, and the Patriot Lodge #750 F & AM in Oolitic. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was well known in the family for his fabulous blackberries. Survivors include his wife, Jeanie of Oolitic; one brother, Kenneth L. and wife Bobbie Ann of Oolitic, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Morris Manion and one sister, Louise Smith. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor John Lane officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a Masonic Service at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 17th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.