Obituary of Marvin Meeker, 72

Marvin Thomas Meeker, 72 of Bellefonte, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. He was born in Pine Glen on September 10, 1938 a son of the late Leon B. and Jennie A. Robison Meeker.

On May 4, 1957, married Mildred Baney in Milesburg, she survives at home.

Marvin was a chainsaw operator for many years for several tree services in the area until he was disabled in a logging accident. He served his country in the U.S. Army, 3rd Battalion serving in Berlin, Germany.

Marvin enjoyed watching Evangelist, Pat Robertson and Oral Roberts on TV. He was an avid boxing fan and enjoyed listening to bluegrass music. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Lou Ann and husband Donald Conklin of Bellefonte, Nita Meeker and husband Jed of Centre Hall and Tammy and husband Earl Mitchell of Howard; three sons, Thomas of Bellefonte, James and wife Susan of Bellefonte and Marvin Terry and wife Mary Beth of Johnstown; three sisters, Pearl Merritt, Lovina McGonigal and Patricia Conaway; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his favorite little girl MIsty.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Gaines.

Calling hours will be Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral and burial services will be at the convenience of the family.