Marvin Leroy Elmore II, of Dixon, died at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, on September 8, 2020, after a sudden illness.  He was 60.

Marvin Elmore was born April 3, 1960, in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Marvin Leroy Elmore and Rosetta May Nelson Elmore.  He married Linda Louise Wagoner, and to this union two children were born.

Mr. Elmore was preceded in death by his father on January 7, 1986, his mother on September 26, 1994, his stepdaughter Amy Leahann Donaldson on January 7, 2001, and his brother, Nelson David Christian on September 25, 2016.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Elmore include: his wife, Linda Elmore of Columbia; one daughter, Tempest Roselene Elmore of Columbia; two sons, Marvin Leroy Elmore III and wife Amara, of Bland, and Jamie Barnhart of Dixon; five grandchildren, Devyn, Jaxon, Cory, Gavin and Tayler.  He is also survived by four sisters:  Etta Christian McCoy of Rolla, Melinda Elmore and husband John Turner of Ashland, Jennifer Elmore and husband Michael Amick of Rolla, and Isabelle Gerken and wife Jaime Gerken of Ballwin.  He also leaves behind nieces and nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Mr. Elmore lived in Granite City, Illinois, until he was three, at which time the family moved to rural Maries County.  He began school at Hayden Heights, and attended Maries R-1 Schools in Vienna, as well as Dixon R-1 Schools.  Marvin was a 1978 graduate of Dixon High School.  He was a talented builder, rock worker and bricklayer throughout his adult life.

Marvin Elmore loved the creeks, rivers, woods, trees, and animals of Missouri.  He studied native plants and trees, including ginseng and sassafras. He was a friend to all.  Marvin enjoyed going camping every chance he had. You could count on him to be the first camper awake at dawn, starting the campfire, with the coffee pot bubbling, ready to pour.  Nobody could tell a humorous tall tale like Marvin, guaranteed to make every listener laugh.  He loved babies and could make each child smile. Marvin liked to lead the children on nature hikes.  Marvin had a fine voice and was a good singer. He collected silver coins.  Marvin was a voracious reader of cowboy literature, and knew every line of Lonesome Dove.  Marvin signaled his approach with his assortment of bird calls.  It didn't bother him to pick up a snake, and he knew where the mushrooms grow.  He could come up with a workable solution to any construction problem.  Marvin Elmore was loved and he will be missed.

It was Mr. Elmore's request that he be cremated.

A Memorial Service for Marvin Elmore will be announced at a future date when the pandemic is resolved.   Persons wishing to make a memorial contribution in Marvin's name may donate to the Kenner Cemetery, in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Vienna.