CENTRAL CITY – Marvin Ray Staples, 98, of Central City, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 11:21AM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital.  Mr. Staples was born June 22, 1924, in Muhlenberg County.  He was supervisor at Central City Produce for 40 years, and a member of Cleaton Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years, where he served as deacon.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Staples and Celia Arnold Staples; daughter, Judy (Phil) Wilkins; brothers, Rufus Staples, James Staples, Elvis Staples, and Harold Staples; and sisters, Pauline Spears, Christine Hershey, and Joyce Sears.

He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Thelma Robertson Staples; children, Freddy (Charlene) Staples and Jimmy Staples; sister, Clarice Kimmel; grandchildren, Susan (Derek) Price, Jennifer (Greg) Stevens, and Mark (Amy) Wilkins; and great-grandsons, Dalton Baize and Parker Price.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 1:30PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Brian Jones officiating, assisted by Bro. Todd Cartwright.  Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday after 11:00AM at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.