Marvin Eugene Farwell, age 65, of Eagle Rock, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Springfield, Missouri, after a long illness.
He was born on October 14, 1955 in Monett, Missouri, the son of Walter and Martha Farwell. On December 6th, 1980, he was united in marriage to Jewel Ann Farwell (Snyder). He is survived by Jewel, his one son, Brad Farwell and his wife Courtney of Monett, Missouri; two brothers, Stona Farwell and his wife Gaylene of Cassville, Missouri, and Marshall Farwell and his wife Cherryl of Eagle Rock, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Marvin received his early education at Eagle Rock, then continued on to Cassville, Missouri, where he graduated in 1974. He retired from The Missouri Department of Conservation after working for 33 years at Roaring River State Park. Marvin enjoyed being with his family, woodworking, hunting, hiking, and gardening. His passion was striper fishing on Beaver Lake, and he was a board member serving on the Northwest Arkansas Striper Association. Marvin was a founding member and volunteer of the Eagle Rock Fire Department. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cassville.
There will be no funeral or graveside services in lieu of COVID. Burial will be at Roach Cemetery in Eagle Rock, Missouri.