Marvin James Pell, age 95 of Sumterville, FL departed this life peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2020 while surrounded by his loved ones.Marvin was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on March 13, 1925. He was one of sixteen children. Marvin was a veteran who served in the United States Army. After an honorable discharge from the service, he married the love of his life Lizzie Ophelia (Shorty) and they later moved to Floral City, Florida where he opened a successful welding & machine shop. He was well known as a "jack of all trades".Marvin was a member of the Shady Brook Freewill Baptist church in Sumterville, FL. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed "winning" at a game of Checkers and Skip-Bo. He was head of the family, loved fearlessly, laughed often, and will be missed beyond words.He was preceded in death by his wife Shorty of 64 years, daughter Doris Hampton, parents and ten siblings. He is survived by his children Wanda Galbraith, Karen Pell, Jimmy Pell and daughter-in-law Lynn: five siblings. Marvin was a proud grandfather of twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and nineteen great-great grandchildren.Visitation will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 11441 Highway 301, Dade City, Florida at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020. Services will begin at 11 a.m. and interment will immediately follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida with Military Honors. A Celebration of Life reception will take place at Shady Brook Freewill Baptist church located at 1469 North U.S. Highway 301 commencing at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Hodges Family Funeral Home 301 Chapel Dade City, FL

Visitation

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Funeral Service

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 11:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Committal Service

Florida National Cemetery

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:30 PM 6502 SW 102nd Avenue Bushnell, Florida 33513 Directions