Marvin grew up in Melvern and graduated from the Melvern Schools. He had lived in Topeka since 1962.
Marvin taught in the Topeka Public Schools, was a Counselor for 38 years at the Kaw Valley Vo-Tech and taught Industrial Arts at the Topeka Women's Prison. He was also a Master Finish Carpenter. He was a Mason of Melvern Lodge #22 and the Scottish Rite in Topeka. He was a member of the Fellowship Bible Church.
On June 13, 2004, Marvin was married to Tricia Sexton in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Tricia, of the home; a daughter, Sarah Hill of
Blue Springs, Missouri
; his two brothers, Jim (Linda) Irey of Melvern and Jerry Irey of Topeka; three grandsons, Christian Goods, Collin Goods and Connor Hill; three great-grandchildren, Avery Goods, London Goods and Isabella Goods; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Marvin will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 15 at the Melvern United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Melvern Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Friday at the Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Marvin Irey Memorial Fund (to be designated later for scholarships and Marvin's interests
, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home. Masks will be attendees' personal choice.