Marvin Dale Woirhaye, 78 of Clinton, Missouri passed away May 4, 2014.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, Missouri.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri.  Private family inurnment will follow at a later date.  The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Marvin Woirhaye Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Marvin was born in Montrose, Missouri on March 3, 1936 to parents, Gilbert Franklin Woirhaye and Lily Mae (Walker) Woirhaye.  He married Nancy Belle (Skaggs) Woirhaye on October 2, 1960.  Marvin provided for his family by farming with his father and by working at the Urich Elevator and Building Center.  He was a member of the United States Armed Services by serving 6 years with the Clinton National Guard.  Marvin was a beloved member of the community and served with his wife, Nancy, in the Baptistery of the Northeast Baptist Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and he spent his last day on Earth doing just that.  In his spare time after retirement Marvin enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with Nancy and their friends and working on lawnmowers for family, friends and whoever stopped by asking for help.  He gave his life to Christ at the age of 11 at White Oak Methodist Church of Urich, Missouri.  In 1991, he was baptized at the Northeast Baptist Church where he became a devoted member.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Franklin and Lily Mae Woirhaye.  His sister, Vera Zehnder and her husband Fred Zehnder.  Marvin was also preceded in death by his younger sister, Wanda Fields.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Nancy and their five children, Brian and Debbie Woirhaye of Warrensburg, Missouri; Brent and Tabetha Woirhaye of Joplin, Missouri; Bruce and Tammy Woirhaye; Brenda and John Hunter and Bretta and David Plumlee, all of Clinton, Missouri.  His grandchildren, Nicole Woirhaye of Austin, Texas; Kelly Sims and her fiancé Adam Watkins of Kansas City, Missouri; Kayli Woirhaye of Kansas City, Missouri; William Woirhaye, Samantha Woirhaye and Adam Woirhaye of Joplin, Missouri; Sabrina Muse and her husband Chris of Webb City, Missouri; Kelsi Woirhaye of Warrensburg, Missouri; Krista Herrera, Sydney Hunter, and Kenzi Belle Woirhaye of Clinton, Missouri; Brandy Redburn of Gainesville, Missouri.  His great-grandchildren, Bailey and Kelby Muse of Webb City, Missouri and Ava and Eli Herrera of Clinton, Missouri.  His brother-in-law, Everette Fields, close family friend Dennis Fields, and many nieces and nephews along with countless other relatives and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.