Marvin Earl Cockrell, 83, died Oct. 29, 2024, at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman, Ks.

He was born June 27, 1941, at Kingman, the son of Riley and Myra Work Cockrell. A longtime resident of Zenda, he was a farm hand, truck driver and salvage dealer.

He is survived by his sister Iva May Thorne. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Delbert and Donald Cockrell; and daughter Teresa Cockrell.

Marvin loved rodeos, reading (especially Louis L' Amour books) and watching Western TV programs and movies.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2024  at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman.