Marvin Robert "Bob" Forney
Oct 7, 1938-Jan 2, 2021
Marvin Robert (Bob) Forney, 82,
Randolph, TX passed away January 2, 2021 at TMC, Denison, TX from
COVID complications.
Bob was born Oct. 7, 1938 to Dorothy
(Hartman) Forney and Marvin A. Forney in Hutchinson, Ks. Marvin,
known to those around him, as "Bob", grew up in Hutchinson,
graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1956. He attended
Hutchinson Junior College where he played football and was an
All-American. Bob married Norma Siemens in 1964 and they had one
daughter, Robin Rene. They moved to Hesston, Ks to the family farm in
1966. He was a meat cutter by trade and owned his own meat locker in
Hesston for many years. Bob enjoyed many different activities
throughout the years from rodeo to playing golf or following Blue
Dragon basketball. When he wasn't participating in a sport, he was
watching it on TV or attending his grandsons' athletic events.
On Dec. 31, 2001, Bob married Shirley
Bolen and after living in Hesston, Ks for several years, they moved
and lived near Randolph, Texas for the last 13 years. He enjoyed his
horses and donkeys on their small farm and puttering around in his
shop. He continued to watch college sports and was an avid rodeo fan.
He is survived by his wife Shirley
Forney of Randolph, TX, daughter Robin (Fred) Criswell; grandsons,
Jimmy (Casey) Criswell, Valley Center, Ks; David (Jennifer) Criswell,
Newton, Ks; and 3 great grandchildren, Gavin James, Grady Thomas,
Lennon Ann, all of Valley Center, Ks.; stepdaughter, Kristie (Brian)
Westmoreland, step-grandchildren, Payton and Brett of Plano, TX.
He was preceded in death by his mother,
father, sister, Nancy Jeanine (Forney) Brown; wife of 27 years, Norma
Lou (Siemens) Forney; and his niece. At his request, a graveside
service will take place at a later date. Burial will be in Hesston,
Ks.
