Marvin C. Legg Obituary

Marvin C Legg, 83 of Cameron, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born September 30, 1937 in Kansas City, Kansas to Carl Powell and Hester (Bell) Legg. Marvin married Doris Legg Feb. 5, 1956. He lost his beloved wife in 2012. Marvin was lucky to find love again and was married to Dorothy Rose July 8, 2018; she survives of the home. Marvin served in the United States Army as a Weapons Specialist 1954-1960. He worked as a mechanic in 1964, and then for Santa Fe Railroad as a yard Master from 1966-1974. He went on to own a car lot and restaurant until 1980, and then a trucking business until he retired in 1999. Marvin was of the Christian faith. He loved to dance, travel, and was a published Author of poetry. Marvin was an exceptional and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; Doris Legg (wife of 57 years); and sister Patsy Powell.

Additional survivors include his siblings, Glenda Shaman, Jerry (Linda) Legg, Judy (Jim) Sullivan; Children Sherry (Steve) Kiefer, Marvin A. (Rita) Legg, Shelia Legg, Robert (Catherine) Legg; step-children, Donald Hess, Dennis (Cheri) Hess, Darrell Hess, Diana (Randy) Latham, Dena (Larry) Ruark; (19) grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, best friend of many years Bud (Niesa) Johnson, and many other friends.

Inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery with limited family will be held Wednesday November 18, 2020 with Celebration of Life Service for all friends and family at a later date.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family is asking donations be made to the Disabled Veterans Association in memory of Marvin C. Legg who was an active member.