Mr. Marvin Wayne Richards, of Dyersburg, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at West Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN.  He was born January 2, 1945 to Leroy and Louise Richards.  Marvin proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He had a career of more than 30 years in insurance sales, representing companies such as Independent Life and American General, among others. In his free time, he enjoyed networking and fellowship with groups of men over morning coffee at several local diners and cafes.  He also was very knowledgable about computers and liked working on them for friends and neighbors.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Opal Richards, a daughter Mary Beth Roberson and husband, Jimmy, two brothers; Jimmy and Tommy Richards and was greatly loved as "Pop" by his grandson Brady Roberson.  He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Jerry and James Richards.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Dyersburg Funeral Home, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Graveside funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery, conducted by Mr. Steve Hardy.  Family and friends will be honored to serve as pallbearers.

The Richards family ask that memorials be directed to support the work of the West Tennessee State Veterans Home, in lieu of flowers.