Marvin Ellis

Marvin Barnes Ellis, 63, died Thursday, June 12,2025 at Huntsman Cancer Institution with his loving family by his side.

Marvin was born May 11th, 1962, in Ogden, UT to Philemon(Bob) Ellis and Shirley Jean Owens Heath. He was raised in the Church of God in Christ at Finley Temple, later joined the LDS church which led him to being very spiritual.

Marvin excelled in any sports he put his mind to. He played for Bonneville High School Lakers as 1# running back which later would lead him to playing college football at Utah State University and University of Nevada in Reno. He scored 4 gold medals and 3 silver medals for track and field at Bonville High. Another sport he loved to play was basketball(Varsity). He earned the title of Most Athletic in the year of 1979.

He earned so many names Magic Marv, Huck from his grandaddy, Coolie from his college days and the best name he earned was Dad. He married Annjeanette Marie Ellis on November 9, 1993 bringing his 2 children and later they had 5 more children. His most loved things in his life were his family, fishing comes second, politics, golfing and enjoyed working at Hadco Construction.

Marvin is survived by his wife Annjeanette M. Ellis; Children Drew M. Ellis, Cameron J. (Kadi) Ellis, Andrea M. Ellis, Derimi B. Ellis, Cheioko A. Ellis, Seti M. Ellis, Atumra K. Ellis and 8 grandchildren; Sister Areina (Donald) Sears; many family members and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Halsie B. and Virneda Owens; grandparent Halsie M. Owens, Veronica Gilder-Owens, Betty Jane Evans-Owens, Bina Wesley-McCowan, Alfred McCowan parents Philemon Ellis and Shirley Owens-Heath; sister Vanessa Reeves.

Marvin will always be remembered for his smile, personality, being a man of steadfast resolve, a beacon of kindness, and a devoted family man.

The viewing and funeral will be held at Myers Mortuary at 825 Washington Blvd, Ogden UT 84404. Viewing will be held on two days, June 27th 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and June 28th 2025 from 10:00am to 11:40am. Funeral Service will be held on June 28th 2025 at 12:00pm. A repast will be held following the service from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ward located at 976 33rd Street, Ogden, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family with expenses can be made by scrolling down below the obituary to the donation link found below the pine trees. Services entrusted to Myers Ogden Mortuary.