Aug 30, 2021

Marvin Eugene Hines

Posted Aug 30, 2021 2:39 PM

Marvin Eugene Hines, 77, of Gardner, Ks, previously of Agra, Ks, passed away Oct. 10, 2020, at home.

Marvin was born Sept. 2, 1943, in Colby, Ks. to Lawrence Ray and Grace Anna (Brown) Hines. He grew up in Hoxie, Ks.; graduating in 1961. He then attended Fort Hays State University, graduating in 1966. Marvin then served in the U. S. Army with 1st Calvary Division stationed in Vietnam. Upon his return home he married Martha Rall (Marty) on July 27, 1969. They settled in Agra in 1974. Marvin was a high school math and computer science teacher for 32 years in the Kensington school district retiring in 2006.

Marvin was very active in the Agra community where he served as mayor for 16 years and was a 47-year member of the American Legion Post #357 in Agra.

Marvin enjoyed fishing and family gatherings at the lake when his health was good.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Marvin is survived by his wife, his children; Mandra and husband Ken Bess, Gardner, Ks. and Robyn Hines, El Paso, TX., five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A graveside service will be held on September 2, 2021, 5:00 P.M., at the Hoxie City Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas. All Friends and family are invited to attend.

Memorial contributions were made to the city of Agra for a walking path at the Agra Lake.

Marvin is greatly missed by friends and family.