Marvin Robert Tozer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marvin Robert Tozer, age 87 of Heislerville, passed away Sunday morning, August 5, 2018 at his residence. Born in Wildwood to the late Alfred and Emma (Williams) Tozer, he lived most of his life in Maurice River Twp. Marvin served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Marvin began working as a milkman at Leedell Dairy Farm, which belonged to his family. He then worked for the West Co. in the maintenance department. Eventually, he started Tozer Excavating, where he worked for many years, and retired in 1997. Since 1968, Marvin was an active member of the Masonic Temple Shekinah, F & M Masons, Chapter No. 58 of Millville. He was also a member of the South Jersey Antique Truck and Tractor Chapter-South Jersey Shore. Marvin was a proud owner of a 1959 John Deere Crawler, and a 1954 Golden Jubilee Ford Farm Tractor. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and working in his garage. Marvin will be sadly missed by his two daughters, Debra Lynn Kilroy and husband Cliff of Millville, and Cynthia Turino of Claymont, DE; and two grandchildren, Dana Lynn Kilroy and Andrew Kilroy. He was predeceased by his wife Mary (Clements) in 2017; and his siblings, Alfred Tozer, Emma Clements, Raymond Tozer and Alan Williams. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Masonic Service beginning at 7 p.m., and Friday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville. The family requests memorial contributions to Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries, Inc, PO Box 474, Millville, NJ 08332. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Marvin R. Tozer may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Marvin Robert Tozer

May 9, 1931 - August 5, 2018