URBANA – Marvin E. Ervin, 99 of Urbana, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Marvin was born Dec. 30, 1924 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Eli and Elizabeth Adale (Fredrick) Ervin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Marvin also served as the Mayor of Mutual for 33 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars/Spriggs-Wing Post 5451.
Marvin's legacy is like the vehicles he loved – built to last and cherished by all who knew him. His expertise as a mechanic was matched by his enthusiasm for watching races at the Shady Bowl Speedway. Marvin lived a life of service, not only through his time in the military, years dedicated as Mayor, the families he helped with home repairs, but through every conversation and act of kindness he offered.
Marvin is survived by his children, Sharon (John) Bumgardner and Larry (Jill) Ervin; 6 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren; siblings, Carl Ervin and Emily Craig.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Joan Ervin; and siblings; Elizabeth, Paul, Merle, Dale, and Bob.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024 in the SKILLMAN, MCDONALD & VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Mimi Ault officiating.
Burial will follow in Fairview Mutual Cemetery, Mutual, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Mary Beth (Hixon) Botkins
March 28, 2024
Marvin (and Betty) were the best next door neighbors growing up. Always there to help, whenever we asked. I remember walking next door and sitting on their front porch talking to them in the summer time. Condolences to the family.
Duane/ connie Davis
March 27, 2024
We would see Marvin at Mixin´s and Fixin´s over the last few years. A few times on his birthday. They have a cake and sing to him. He even had his own coffee mug there. He will miss him very much. Such a nice fellow always very enjoyed talking with him. We miss you Marvin.
Karen Dixon
March 26, 2024
Sharon and Larry, condolences to your families. He was always nice to me as a kid growing up in Mutual.
Carolyn Hixon Earles
March 25, 2024
Marvin was our next-door neighbor when I was a child growing up. He was such a good neighbor, always ready to help if you needed a hand.. I even returned home after I was married to have him work on my cars.
Mark Earnhart
March 24, 2024
Met Marvin in the 60´s all good memories- Great Guy.
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