His obituary from the February 15, 2010 Indianapolis Star:
Marvin R. Rector, 90, Avon, Indiana, passed away Sunday February 14, 2010. Marvin was born to Russell and Gertrude Rector on October 24, 1919 in Clay County and was a life-long resident of Terre Haute until the last 12 years during which he lived in Avon, Indiana. He was a graduate of Glenn High School and worked for Paitson's grocery store as a meat cutter for 40+ years. Marvin was a member of Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene. Marvin is survived by his wife, Wilma Rector; daughter, Sandra Felter; two sons, Martin Rector and Byron Rector; brother, Robert Rector; sister, Helen Kempf; and 7 grandchildren, David Ray Felter, Jib Felter, Kimberly Rector, Kevin Rector, Max Rector, Caitlin Rector, and Emily Rector. He was great-grandfather to Samantha Felter, Abby Felter, Erin Felter, Annabelle Felter, Gabriel David Felter, Benjamin Rector, and Lily Rector. Services will be at the Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene, 10951 East County Road 100 South, with burial to follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield, Indiana. Viewing will be 11 to 1 with the funeral following at 1 pm.
Marvin was the kindest man I have ever known. He gave his heart to Jesus at an early age and stayed steadfast in his devotion to Christ throughout his entire life. He and Wilma celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary just last fall. He was always true to her and loved her in both sickness and in health. They raised their children in church and so those children raised their children in church and the grandchildren are also raising their children in church. As the pastor stated during Marvin's funeral, this man is the epitome of success and is an example of the legacy we should leave behind.
I'll miss this man as much as I have ever missed anyone. He was such a hard worker who did his own lawn work until the summer of 2006 when he was 88. When he could no longer drive in 2009, he allowed me the pleasure of driving him and his wife to the grocery or to get hair cuts. Marvin always praised my driving. While I'm an okay driver, it's just that he was so kind. You see, Marvin wouldn't let you take him somewhere if you didn't drive okay. Marvin just liked to let people know when he appreciated something.
Wilma lost the absolute love of her life the day Marvin passed. She said the only thing that makes it bearable is "knowing I'll get to see him again shortly."
Marvin had already let the church know what song he wanted sang at his funeral. It was Rusty Goodman's "Look for Me":
When you finally make your entrance to that city, Of jasper walls and bright golden avenues:
As you behold all of its beauty and its splendor, Remember, there's just one request I make of you.
Look for me, for I will be there too, I realize when you arrive there'll be so much to view;
After you've been there ten thousand years, A million, maybe two, look for me for I will be there too.
As you go down your list of firsts, there's no question, You'll want to see your precious loved ones waiting there for you;
Oh, when you've finally shared your story with the last one, That wants to hear you tell just how you made it through;
Look for me, I'd like to hear it too, I realize when you arrive there'll be so much to view;
After you've been there ten thousand years, A million, maybe two, look for me for I will be there too.
Look for me for I will be there too.
I plan to look for Marvin, for I will be there, too.
Marvin R. Rector, 90, Avon, Indiana, passed away Sunday February 14, 2010. Marvin was born to Russell and Gertrude Rector on October 24, 1919 in Clay County and was a life-long resident of Terre Haute until the last 12 years during which he lived in Avon, Indiana. He was a graduate of Glenn High School and worked for Paitson's grocery store as a meat cutter for 40+ years. Marvin was a member of Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene. Marvin is survived by his wife, Wilma Rector; daughter, Sandra Felter; two sons, Martin Rector and Byron Rector; brother, Robert Rector; sister, Helen Kempf; and 7 grandchildren, David Ray Felter, Jib Felter, Kimberly Rector, Kevin Rector, Max Rector, Caitlin Rector, and Emily Rector. He was great-grandfather to Samantha Felter, Abby Felter, Erin Felter, Annabelle Felter, Gabriel David Felter, Benjamin Rector, and Lily Rector. Services will be at the Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene, 10951 East County Road 100 South, with burial to follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield, Indiana. Viewing will be 11 to 1 with the funeral following at 1 pm.
Marvin was the kindest man I have ever known. He gave his heart to Jesus at an early age and stayed steadfast in his devotion to Christ throughout his entire life. He and Wilma celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary just last fall. He was always true to her and loved her in both sickness and in health. They raised their children in church and so those children raised their children in church and the grandchildren are also raising their children in church. As the pastor stated during Marvin's funeral, this man is the epitome of success and is an example of the legacy we should leave behind.
I'll miss this man as much as I have ever missed anyone. He was such a hard worker who did his own lawn work until the summer of 2006 when he was 88. When he could no longer drive in 2009, he allowed me the pleasure of driving him and his wife to the grocery or to get hair cuts. Marvin always praised my driving. While I'm an okay driver, it's just that he was so kind. You see, Marvin wouldn't let you take him somewhere if you didn't drive okay. Marvin just liked to let people know when he appreciated something.
Wilma lost the absolute love of her life the day Marvin passed. She said the only thing that makes it bearable is "knowing I'll get to see him again shortly."
Marvin had already let the church know what song he wanted sang at his funeral. It was Rusty Goodman's "Look for Me":
When you finally make your entrance to that city, Of jasper walls and bright golden avenues:
As you behold all of its beauty and its splendor, Remember, there's just one request I make of you.
Look for me, for I will be there too, I realize when you arrive there'll be so much to view;
After you've been there ten thousand years, A million, maybe two, look for me for I will be there too.
As you go down your list of firsts, there's no question, You'll want to see your precious loved ones waiting there for you;
Oh, when you've finally shared your story with the last one, That wants to hear you tell just how you made it through;
Look for me, I'd like to hear it too, I realize when you arrive there'll be so much to view;
After you've been there ten thousand years, A million, maybe two, look for me for I will be there too.
Look for me for I will be there too.
I plan to look for Marvin, for I will be there, too.
His obituary from the February 15, 2010 Indianapolis Star:
Marvin R. Rector, 90, Avon, Indiana, passed away Sunday February 14, 2010. Marvin was born to Russell and Gertrude Rector on October 24, 1919 in Clay County and was a life-long resident of Terre Haute until the last 12 years during which he lived in Avon, Indiana. He was a graduate of Glenn High School and worked for Paitson's grocery store as a meat cutter for 40+ years. Marvin was a member of Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene. Marvin is survived by his wife, Wilma Rector; daughter, Sandra Felter; two sons, Martin Rector and Byron Rector; brother, Robert Rector; sister, Helen Kempf; and 7 grandchildren, David Ray Felter, Jib Felter, Kimberly Rector, Kevin Rector, Max Rector, Caitlin Rector, and Emily Rector. He was great-grandfather to Samantha Felter, Abby Felter, Erin Felter, Annabelle Felter, Gabriel David Felter, Benjamin Rector, and Lily Rector. Services will be at the Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene, 10951 East County Road 100 South, with burial to follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield, Indiana. Viewing will be 11 to 1 with the funeral following at 1 pm.
Marvin was the kindest man I have ever known. He gave his heart to Jesus at an early age and stayed steadfast in his devotion to Christ throughout his entire life. He and Wilma celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary just last fall. He was always true to her and loved her in both sickness and in health. They raised their children in church and so those children raised their children in church and the grandchildren are also raising their children in church. As the pastor stated during Marvin's funeral, this man is the epitome of success and is an example of the legacy we should leave behind.
I'll miss this man as much as I have ever missed anyone. He was such a hard worker who did his own lawn work until the summer of 2006 when he was 88. When he could no longer drive in 2009, he allowed me the pleasure of driving him and his wife to the grocery or to get hair cuts. Marvin always praised my driving. While I'm an okay driver, it's just that he was so kind. You see, Marvin wouldn't let you take him somewhere if you didn't drive okay. Marvin just liked to let people know when he appreciated something.
Wilma lost the absolute love of her life the day Marvin passed. She said the only thing that makes it bearable is "knowing I'll get to see him again shortly."
Marvin had already let the church know what song he wanted sang at his funeral. It was Rusty Goodman's "Look for Me":
When you finally make your entrance to that city, Of jasper walls and bright golden avenues:
As you behold all of its beauty and its splendor, Remember, there's just one request I make of you.
Look for me, for I will be there too, I realize when you arrive there'll be so much to view;
After you've been there ten thousand years, A million, maybe two, look for me for I will be there too.
As you go down your list of firsts, there's no question, You'll want to see your precious loved ones waiting there for you;
Oh, when you've finally shared your story with the last one, That wants to hear you tell just how you made it through;
Look for me, I'd like to hear it too, I realize when you arrive there'll be so much to view;
After you've been there ten thousand years, A million, maybe two, look for me for I will be there too.
Look for me for I will be there too.
I plan to look for Marvin, for I will be there, too.
Marvin R. Rector, 90, Avon, Indiana, passed away Sunday February 14, 2010. Marvin was born to Russell and Gertrude Rector on October 24, 1919 in Clay County and was a life-long resident of Terre Haute until the last 12 years during which he lived in Avon, Indiana. He was a graduate of Glenn High School and worked for Paitson's grocery store as a meat cutter for 40+ years. Marvin was a member of Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene. Marvin is survived by his wife, Wilma Rector; daughter, Sandra Felter; two sons, Martin Rector and Byron Rector; brother, Robert Rector; sister, Helen Kempf; and 7 grandchildren, David Ray Felter, Jib Felter, Kimberly Rector, Kevin Rector, Max Rector, Caitlin Rector, and Emily Rector. He was great-grandfather to Samantha Felter, Abby Felter, Erin Felter, Annabelle Felter, Gabriel David Felter, Benjamin Rector, and Lily Rector. Services will be at the Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene, 10951 East County Road 100 South, with burial to follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield, Indiana. Viewing will be 11 to 1 with the funeral following at 1 pm.
Marvin was the kindest man I have ever known. He gave his heart to Jesus at an early age and stayed steadfast in his devotion to Christ throughout his entire life. He and Wilma celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary just last fall. He was always true to her and loved her in both sickness and in health. They raised their children in church and so those children raised their children in church and the grandchildren are also raising their children in church. As the pastor stated during Marvin's funeral, this man is the epitome of success and is an example of the legacy we should leave behind.
I'll miss this man as much as I have ever missed anyone. He was such a hard worker who did his own lawn work until the summer of 2006 when he was 88. When he could no longer drive in 2009, he allowed me the pleasure of driving him and his wife to the grocery or to get hair cuts. Marvin always praised my driving. While I'm an okay driver, it's just that he was so kind. You see, Marvin wouldn't let you take him somewhere if you didn't drive okay. Marvin just liked to let people know when he appreciated something.
Wilma lost the absolute love of her life the day Marvin passed. She said the only thing that makes it bearable is "knowing I'll get to see him again shortly."
Marvin had already let the church know what song he wanted sang at his funeral. It was Rusty Goodman's "Look for Me":
When you finally make your entrance to that city, Of jasper walls and bright golden avenues:
As you behold all of its beauty and its splendor, Remember, there's just one request I make of you.
Look for me, for I will be there too, I realize when you arrive there'll be so much to view;
After you've been there ten thousand years, A million, maybe two, look for me for I will be there too.
As you go down your list of firsts, there's no question, You'll want to see your precious loved ones waiting there for you;
Oh, when you've finally shared your story with the last one, That wants to hear you tell just how you made it through;
Look for me, I'd like to hear it too, I realize when you arrive there'll be so much to view;
After you've been there ten thousand years, A million, maybe two, look for me for I will be there too.
Look for me for I will be there too.
I plan to look for Marvin, for I will be there, too.
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