MARVIN F. ABBOTT

Marvin F. Abbott, 84, of Richmond, MO died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Shirkey's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
Marv was born on September 16, 1927 in Browning, MO to Harold and Goldie (Foss) Abbott. He married Carol Lee Simpson of Shelby, MO on June 27, 1948; she preceded him in death on July 8, 2004.
Survivors include one son, Michael Abbott of Warrensburg, MO; one daughter, Libby Metz of Shawnee, KS; two grandchildren, Kelsey and Ara Metz; and one sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Eldon Seabolt of Brookfield, MO.
In addition to his parents and wife, Marv was preceded in death by one son, William D. "Bill" Abbott; and one daughter, Martha Ann "Marti" Abbott.
Marv was general manager for Ray-Carroll Co-Op from 1965-1961. He was owner and operator of Pour Boy Oil in Richmond, Tracy, Mosby and St. Joseph, MO from 1971-1991. He was also owner of Abbott's Antiques in Richmond. He was a Merchant Marine. Marv was a United States Army Air Force Veteran. He was a member of the Richmond United Methodist Church. He had lived in Richmond most of his life.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Richmond United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery.