Marvin L. Hughey, 76, of Mishawaka, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015. The Battle Creek Michigan native was born October 5, 1938 to the union of Glenn & Lenore (Hurt) Hughey. Marv graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of ''57 and then attended Bethel College in Mishawaka. On July 24, 1960, he married Janet Elliott in Cedar Road United Missionary Church in Osceola. He spent many years on the road as a regional semi driver for Northern Steel Transport of Toledo OH and Stripco, Inc. of Osceola. He was previously employed at C.G.Conn, Ltd. Organ Division of Elkhart and also Wheelabrator in Mishawaka. Marv was a member of the Michiana Concert Band, New Horizons Band, Marshall County Church Orchestra and enjoyed playing his e-flat tuba for solos at Hillcrest Baptist Church, where he was a member. He sang first tenor in several quartets and formed a mixed trio at the church; music was a major part of his life. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Personal Savior at age 10 and walked with Him the remainder of his life. "Christians are not perfect, but forgiven". Marv was a member of Toastmasters International, communication and leadership organization, for 15 years and earned an Advanced Toastmaster Bronze (ATM-B) educational designation. He was co-chair of a district conference in 2005, which included all of Indiana and one-third of Kentucky. In addition to his parents, Marv was preceded in death by his son, David and brothers, Ralph and Raymond Hughey. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Janet Hughey; his daughter, Debra (Paul) Parsons of Elkhart; grandchildren, Benjamin Parsons of Elkhart, Stephanie (Caleb) Reinking of Osceola, Jennifer Parsons of Elkhart and Hannah Hughey of Fort Wayne; his great-granddaughter, Haven Reinking and his sisters, Barbara (Jose) Tijerina and Joyce Holder, both of Battle Creek MI. Funeral Services were held May 18, 2015 in Hillcrest Baptist Church. Interment was made in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. This Tuesday evening, May 26, Marv''s wife Janet would like to invite those who were unable to attend the services, to join her in a gathering of remembrance & tribute to Marv. Friends may call from 5-7pm in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. Videos of a selection of Marv''s concerts and their 50th Anniversary will be shown throughout the evening, concluding with a video presentation of Marv''s memorial service at Hillcrest, at 7:00. In lieu of flowers, the preferred memorial is Joslin Diabetes Center, 50 year Medalist Research, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, Mass. 02215. To sign the online guestbook or to view an expanded obituary written by Janet, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.