Marvin Mont Silvey Jr.

Marvin Mont Silvey, Jr. (Buddy), 79, of Lee’s Summit, MO., formerly of Raytown, MO., and Liberty, MO., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Lee’s Summit, MO at John Knox Village Rehabilitation Center.

He was born February 24, 1944, in Kansas City, MO. to Marvin and Hazel (Tuttle) Silvey. He graduated from Raytown High School Class of 1962. He also attended 3 Semesters at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Buddy was a Journeyman Electrician and a 58-year member of Local Union #124 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, having retired in 2005. He was also active with Boy Scout Troop #341 in the seventies and early eighties. Buddy was also a Honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, boating, gardening, nature, square dance and round dance, photography, and making things, from wood or metal, and welding.

Buddy is survived by his longtime friend, Sandra Bowlby, of Liberty, son Mark Silvey (Kendra), of Raytown, daughter Rhonda Roosa (Ken Walker), of Kansas City, brother George Silvey (Susan), of Lake Winnebago, 4 grandchildren Mark Silvey, Jr., Stephanie Brownlee (Ryan), Kaden Walker, and August Walker, 1 great grandson Bentley, and cousins and nieces. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Hazel Silvey.

Cremation is planned and a visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11th at 2pm with a memorial service at 3pm at Unity Church of Independence, 14304 E 39th St S, Independence, MO. 64055. Memorial contributions can be made to Unity Church of Independence Donate Here