Marvin L. Albright was born the son of Charles Edward Albright and Ida Evelyn (Sutherland) Albright on January 8, 1942, at Camp, Arkansas, and departed this life on January 15, 2016, at his home near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, at the age of 74 years.
He was united in marriage on May 20, 1964, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Betty Pierce.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Albright of the home near Mammoth Spring; two brothers, David Albright and wife, Jo Ann of Camp, Arkansas, and Roger Albright and wife, Edith of Salem, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C. E. and Evelyn Albright; and two brothers, H. E. “Gene” Albright and Donnie Albright.
Marvin was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country in the Vietnam War.
He was a farmer and owned and operated Albright Cane Manufacturing in Fryatt, Arkansas, for over thirty years.
Marvin was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, and especially loved being out with his dogs on a good coon hunt.
He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, a faithful brother and a loyal friend. He will truly be missed by his family and many friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Albright will be held, Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri, with Michael Gallup officiating.
The body will lie in state at the Funeral Home in Thayer on Monday, January 18th from 8:00 AM until service time. The family will receive friends Monday, from 1:00 PM until service time.
Burial will be in Camp Cemetery at Camp, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Camp Cemetery or the American Heart Association, and may be left at the Funeral Home in Thayer.
January 16, 2016 @ 5:20 pm
so sorry for your loss betty if you need anything let me know you and marvin were married the same amt of years as jake and me 51.
January 16, 2016 @ 6:48 pm
Our sympathy to Marvin’s family and friends. His devotion to Betty and her care has been awesome and he will be missed.
January 16, 2016 @ 7:17 pm
Betty and family, we were so sorry to hear that Marvin has left and went to join Mom and Papa Albright and all who have went on before. He will be missed greatly, our prayers are for you. We ask that God give you comfort. Mildred & Lee
January 16, 2016 @ 7:28 pm
Betty, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, we pray God will give you comfort in this time of sorrow. Mildred & Lee
January 17, 2016 @ 9:22 pm
Thinking of you Betty and all the family.
January 18, 2016 @ 11:38 am
Our deepest sympathies for you & your family. Marvin was a wonderful man & will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace & God bring you all comfort. God bless
Joe & Susan Burk
January 19, 2016 @ 3:38 pm
Prayers for God to surround the family with comfort & peace. We will miss Marvin since each time we passed his house, he’d always give a big wave. Betty, you are in our thoughts. from the Collins family–Tommy, Pat & Thomas.
Also Wanda Jean (Davis) McKinney sends her prayers & love.
January 19, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
Denny and I are sorry for your family’s loss. Our prayers are with all of the Pierce/Albright family.