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Funeral Ceremony: 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: St. Stephen Cemetery, Flora
Visitation: 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home
Marvin Ray Tibbs, age 77, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, at his home.
He was born January 19, 1949, in Effingham, the son of Harvey Thomas and Agnes Rowena (Butcher) Tibbs. He was united in marriage to Elaine Ann Kohrmann on August 23, 1969, and she preceded him in passing on September 25, 2002. He later married Brenda Atkisson on June 10, 2006, in Flora, and together they have shared 19 wedding anniversaries.
Marvin earned a degree in accounting from the University of Illinois. Following college, he began his career as an accountant for the St. Louis Cardinals for which he was a lifelong fan. Marvin began his employment at Flora Savings and Loan Association in February of 1985 as Assistant Manager and Treasurer. In 1988, he was appointed Executive Vice President and Manager and was also added as a member of the Board of Directors. Throughout his career at the bank, Marvin managed daily operations and oversaw a majority of the lending, helping many local families and businesses with their financial needs. In October 1992, the institution changed its name to Flora Savings Bank, and Marvin continued leading operations and lending millions of dollars within the community until his retirement in 2015. In 2018, Flora Savings Bank merged with Community Partners Savings Bank of Salem, and Marvin remained on the Board of Directors until retiring from that position in 2022.
Marvin was known for his great sense of humor and was often the life of the party, bringing laughter and energy wherever he went. He loved golfing, dancing, and cheering on his Illini basketball team. Marvin was also a dedicated member of the Flora Elks Lodge, where he proudly served as Exalted Ruler in 1991, leading the Flora Lodge to the National Elks Ritualistic Competition.
He is survived by his wife: Brenda Tibbs of Flora; 2 daughters: Kristie (Steve) Franzen of Sugar Grove and Jamie (Mike) Justice of Dekalb; 4 sons: Andrew Billingsley of Flora, Brandon (Shannon) Billingsley of Bargersville, Indiana, Chase Billingsley of Salem, and Sean Young of Cape Coral, Florida; and grandchildren: Regan, Jake, and Taylor Franzen, Lainey, Braden, and Will Justice, and Blake, Kallen, and Landen Billingsley.
He was preceded in passing by his parents; his first wife: Elaine Tibbs; an infant daughter: Lori Ann; a sister: Teresa Tibbs Bible; a niece: Jennifer Bible; and his beloved companion, his schnauzer A.J.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Jim Earleywine officiating. Interment will follow in St. Stephen Cemetery, Flora. A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
Jan 27, 1945 - Jul 18, 2026
Jun 8, 1990 - Jul 12, 2026
Feb 3, 1955 - Jul 11, 2026
Sep 1, 1946 - Jun 27, 2026
Mar 21, 1943 - Dec 29, 2025
Rest in peace, my friend! You will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Sorry to hear this about Marvin! Prayers for the family
Brenda & family, I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the families loss
Prayers and love to the family.
My condolences to Marvin's family. Marv was a HS classmate of mine and he will truly be missed.
Brenda and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with you and Marvin when we were in Flora. Our hearts are with you at this time! Lovingly, Uncle Marvin and Aunt Rosie
Rest in Peace Marvin 🕊️
Thoughts & prayers
Marvin was a very good man,
My condolences to his family. RIP my friend!
Rest in peace Marv ,sure going to miss you and your great sense of humor. Prayers for your family .
So very sorry to hear the news about Marvin. Deepest condolences to Brenda and the entire family. Rest in peace, Marv.🙏
My condolences to Marvin's family. So sorry to hear this. He was a high school classmate of mine. Always had a great smile, fun to be around and kind. You will be missed.
Condolences to you, Brenda, and all your family. Sending thoughts, prayers, hugs and love.❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with Marvin's family and friends. Rest in peace, Marvin.
Rest in peace Marv. Lots of good memories. As you would always say. You may get old, but you can be immature forever!
Brenda, Condolences to you and your entire family. Prayers of peace to you all during this time of loss. Marvin was one of a kind and his big smile and quick wit will be missed by many! Love and hugs to you!
Brenda and family, Kristie and family, Jamie and family so sorry for your loss. He was a good friend .
Brenda, we are so very sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family our love and prayers…….
I want to first say thank you for welcoming me into the family. Marvin was always so very kind to me, I’m going to miss our talks that we’ve always had in his garage every time we came to the house. You’re going to be very well missed Marvin rest in peace.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to Brenda and all the family.
Rest in peace Marvin, you will always be remembered as a friend to everyone.
I’m so sorry to hear about Marvin, Brenda. Sending prayers and hugs.
Marvin was Highly RESPECTED by my Dad Bob Dow and by our family. May he Rest in Peace. I can just imagine what they have to say to each other in God's Golden gates. With Much Love, To the family, our Heartfelt Condolences for All through the very difficult day's ahead 🙏 ❤️ Give Dad a Handshake with Love from his Oldest daughter 💙 Kim. Thanks Marvin for All you did for the Dow family!!! A WONDERFUL Man gone too soon
Sorry to here this Brenda. Marv was a great guy & friend all through school & after we graduated.
Marvin was a great guy who always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many.
My husband, Mark, and I are so sorry to hear of Marvin‘s passing. He was a great guy and I remember him fondly from high school. My deepest condolences to all the family.
Marvin was a friend of mine and classmate in both grade school and high school. He was smart, athletic and nice. We had many fun times together. I was honored that he attended my mother's funeral five years ago which was the last time we saw each other. I gave him a warm hug and thanked him for coming. Mom (Cordell) had been our Cub Scout Mother and Marv never forgot the cookies and treats she made for her boys. Thank you for your friendship many years ago, Marvin. My sincere condolences to the family.
Brenda, very sorry for your huge loss. Our condolences to you and your family. May you find peace and healing. May Marvins soul rest in peace in Heaven.
Kristie, I am so sorry to hear of this. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.
My condolences to the entire family. I understand the devastation this has and hope that God gives you comfort.
With love and prayers, David Lewis
Frank & Bright Funeral Home
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Flora, Illinois 62839
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