1932
2017
Marvin Lee Stroope of Amarillo, formerly of Smyer, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2017. Funeral services will be held on June 5, 2017, at 2:00 pm, in the George Price Funeral Home Chapel Levelland Texas. Burial will follow in the City of Smyer Cemetery. Marvin was born in Milfred Texas on October 17, 1932 to Carly and Ola Stroope. He married Janice Hilley of Smyer on March 2, 1951. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Janice after 64 years of marriage, his parents Carly and Ola Stroope, one brother James Stroope and nephew Ron Stroope of Smyer. Left to cherish his memory are sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael and Leah Stroope of Amarillo, Mark and Linette Stroope of Brownwood; grandchildren Justin and Sabrina Stroope of Amarillo, Jason and Rebecca Stroope of Amarillo, Jon and Emily Stroope of Round Rock, Lyndee and Kody Gilmore of Waco, his twin sister Marie Shinpaugh of Waxahachie, Brother and sister in law Charles and Joanne Stroope of Cotton Center and 7 great grandchildren; Jordan, Hayden, Hunter and Jase Stroope, Haddie Shields, Conner and McKenzie McIntire. Marvin took great pride in his family, and all his friends and neighbors in the community of Smyer. The short time he lived in Amarillo he touched many lives and shared his love of family, cattle, horses and farming. He rode countless horses in his life, and it comforts his family to know that he rode the last pony to Heaven. Arrangements under the direction of George Price Funeral Home, Levelland, TX.
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June 13, 2017
Tom Lehman
The first time I went to Lubbock after meeting Brenda Benton, there was, of course a party. All the family had to meet the darn Yankee Brenda was engaged to. I met the whole family including Marvin and Janice. It took several years to realize they weren't blood family. They were Brenda's honorary Aunt and Uncle, her second set of parents. Janice had a high pitched true Texas drawl, for which at first, I needed a translator. Then this short guy came up and introduced himself to me. It was Marvin. His skin looked like sun dried leather; he had strong working man's hands. He was my the first real cowboy. He had on his dress clothes, a pair of creased Wranglers and his best western shirt and he was holding his cowboy hat in his hands because he was inside a house. He looked up at me. I was a lot taller than him. With that little smile of his and a twinkle in his eye, as he was shaking my hand, he proceeded to inform me that if I ever did anything untoward to his girl Brenda, that he would find me, where ever I was, and personally make amends. He scared the crap out of me. That smile never left his face and I knew he was telling the truth. Every time we went to Lubbock, over the many years since, Marvin and Janice always went out of their way to see us and I was always anxious to hear their latest stories. I got to know Marvin and Janice as great people and true Texans. I am honored to have known them, whether they were your Mom and Dad, Grandparents or Great Grandparents. There are too few like them in this world, and you could not find better examples to copy in your life. We miss them both dearly and smile when we think of them.
June 5, 2017
De Craddock
Marvin was always so kind and courteous to me. It was a pleasure to know him and to have him as a friend. Both Marvin and Janice were good West Texas people that left an impact on all those that knew them. Michael and Mark take comfort in knowing that our loss is Heavens gain. Marvin and Janice were so proud of both of you.
June 5, 2017
Meloni Brantley
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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