Marvin R. Croft

-Marvin R. Croft
Marvin R. Croft, 79, of Kansas City, Mo. died June 13, 2006 at his home. Mr. Croft will lie in state at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence on Friday from 7-9 P.M where the family will receive friends. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 P.M. at Mound Grove Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post #21. He was born on August 18, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Raymond and Bernice Horne Croft. He attended Carlyle Elementary and was a graduate of Northeast High School. He enjoyed making crafts out of barn wood. Marvin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Clinton during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post #21, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Eagles Lodge #3717. Marvin was an avid sport enthusiast and enjoyed following the Yankees and playing golf. He served as the Athletic Director for the American Legion Baseball Program. He was retired from C & C Carpet Service which he owned and operated. In 1948 he married Arneita Smith, she preceded him in death on February 15, 1993. He is survived by two sons: Lynn Croft and his wife Kathy of Lake Lotawana, Mo., and Kenneth Croft and his wife Vicki of Independence; a sister, Jean Trisler and her husband Ross of Independence, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Baseball Program 6500 Hidden Valley View Road, Independence, Mo. 64015. Online condolences to
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