In loving memory

Marvin Lloyd Smith

February 7, 1933 – October 10, 2026

Age 93 · Neosho, MO

Marvin Lloyd Smith, 93, of Neosho, MO, died October 10, 2026. Marvin was born February 7, 1933 in Lone Grove, OK. Arrangements are by Clark Funeral Homes.

Updated · Source: Clark Funeral Homes

He grew up in Oklahoma, skipped a grade, and graduated high school as valedictorian at 17 after playing on the basketball team. He earned a business education degree from Southeastern State Teachers College at 19, then married in 1953 and taught while pursuing a master's degree. He later built a long career in retail management roles and died at his home in Neosho, Missouri.

Summarized from the full obituary at Clark Funeral Homes.

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Marvin Lloyd Smith of Neosho, MO was 93 when Marvin died on October 10, 2026; Marvin was born February 7, 1933 in Lone Grove, OK.
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Clark Funeral Homes is handling arrangements for Marvin Lloyd Smith and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.

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