Marvin Bulger

Monday, May 20, 2024

Marvin Ray Bulger, the son of Eddie Herman and Gertie (Davis) Bulger, was born May 7, 1935, in Qulin, Missouri. He attended Qulin High School, graduating in 1953. He served his country in the Army National Guard.

Marvin was employed by Small Arms Factory, St. Louis, Missouri, before moving back to farm his family farm in Qulin. He raised row crops of beans, cotton, wheat, and rice and raised hogs and cattle. On June 7, 1957, Marvin was united in marriage to Frances Kay Anders at Mount Gilead Church, Clarkton, Missouri. They made their home in Qulin and became parents of two daughters, Jayne and Lesa. He retired in 1997. In 2002, they moved to Greers Ferry, Arkansas. In 2018, the couple moved to Tarkio, Missouri to be closer to their family.

Marvin was an avid farmer and gardener. He loved to watch the miracle of plant life, from preparing the earth to harvesting. Marvin was well-known for his plump, juicy tomatoes. Although Marvin often said little, his wisdom regarding farming and gardening was phenomenal. He worked hard to provide for his family.

Marvin first and foremost loved the Lord. His beloved wife Kay was the love of his life. Marvin loved his daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He also loved his church.

Marvin was a member of First Baptist Church, Tarkio. He was a member of Gideons International for 20 years, Qulin Lions Club, and a worker in the AWANA program - leading children to learn about Jesus. He also served as a Deacon for Westside Baptist Church, Greers Ferry. Marvin loved gardening and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Marvin passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home in Tarkio, at the age of 89.

Besides his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by sisters, Jearlean Griffin and Marie Harper; niece, Judy Lankheit and nephew, David Griffin.

Survivors include wife, Kay Bulger, Tarkio; daughters, Teresa Jayne (Glenn) Scott, Tarkio, and Lesa Kay (Frank) Bolling, Sheridan, Wyoming; grandchildren, Tre Scott, Tim (Christa) Scott, Amanda Scott, Chad (Kristen) Bolling, and Mark (Britny) Bolling; great-grandchildren, Tyler Donaldson, Christian, Camdyn, Landon, Everett, and Stella Scott, Avery, Greyson, Quinnlee, and Hudson Bolling; sister, Alma (John) Jones; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service: 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, First Baptist Church, Tarkio.

The family will receive friends from 9-10 a.m., Tuesday, prior to the service. Open visitation will begin 9 a.m., Monday, May 20, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

A memorial service will be held in Qulin, Missouri at 1 p.m. May 22, at the Osborn Church with the inurnment following at 2 p.m., Qulin Cemetery.

Inurnment: Qulin Cemetery, Qulin, Missouri

In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe be directed, Tarkio Nutrition Center or Qulin Cemetery