Marvin Gilbert Maness

Marvin Gilbert Maness obituary

Marvin Gilbert Maness

Marvin Maness Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fry & Prickett Funeral Home - Carthage on Sep. 30, 2025.
Marvin Gilbert Maness, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Marvin was a native of Moore County, born May 24, 1943 to the late Roy and Frances Cheek Maness. He worked on the family farm for many years raising chickens and helping neighbors with tobacco. He was always ready with a smile and a warm greeting. Marvin loved his family and enjoyed anytime that was spent with them.

Marvin is survived by brothers: Melvin Maness and wife Peggy, Jimmy Maness and wife Gayle; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be 3 PM, Friday, October 3, 2025 at Crossroads Baptist Church, with Reverend Colton Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Flint Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 2 PM and at other times at the home of his brother Melvin.

Kennedy Funeral home is honored to serve the Maness family.

Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com

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