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Marvin T. Ellis

1934 - 2025

Marvin T. Ellis obituary, 1934-2025, Waterloo, IA

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

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Sanders Funeral Service

1701 E 4th St

Waterloo, Iowa

Marvin Ellis Obituary

Marvin T. Ellis

March 29, 1934 - February 28, 2025

Marvin T. Ellis, 90, passed away, in his home, on Friday, February 28, 2025 from natural causes . He was surrounded by his family.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Otha Ellis Sr and Amy Love Ellis, his siblings, Kathleen Hunter, Othaleen Smith, and Otha Ellis Jr., his wife, Jacqueline Wright Ellis.

Marvin is survived by his daughter, Pam Williams, his grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and a cousin, Opal Toy.

Funeral Services will be held at Antioch Baptist church on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Viewing will be 10 - 11, followed by the service.

Financial donations may be directed to the Cancer Society.

Flowers may be directed to Antioch Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be shared via the sanders website.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier on Mar. 6, 2025.

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Dennis

March 31, 2025

You have my condolences. I worked with Marvin in Cedar Falls. Marvin was a quiet and humble man who enjoyed making people laugh.

Loretta Manning

March 7, 2025

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of a beautiful soul. May he rest in peace, and may God wrap his loving arms around you.

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Memorial Events
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8

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Antioch Baptist church

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Mar

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

Antioch Baptist church

IA

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Sanders Funeral Service

1701 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703

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