Marvin Larry Arkovich

Marvin Larry Arkovich, 83, of Tampa Bay passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on June 21, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1940 to Meyer and Mary Arkovich in Sioux City, Iowa. In 1946, his family welcomed his younger brother David to the family. Growing up in Sioux City, Marvin helped in the butcher shop that his parents owned. Marvin graduated from Central High School in 1959 and then went to continue his education at the University of Iowa. While attending the University of Iowa, he was also the manager of the men’s basketball team. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963 and with furthered education at the University of Iowa, he earned his Master of Arts in Education a year later. After receiving his Masters degree, he entered the Army and reached the rank of Lieutenant. While in the Army, he moved to Georgia and eventually served as the Adjunct Lieutenant at Fort Stewert. During his time in Georgia, he married the love of his life, Corky, on August 22, 1965. In 1966, Marvin and Corky welcomed their son Robbie into the family. Soon after Robbie was born, the family moved to Miami, Florida where Marvin worked as a guidance counselor at Miami Dade Junior College. In 1967 they welcomed their daughter, Kellyann, into their family and moved to Austin, Texas. While in Austin, Marvin enrolled in the University of Texas where he earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in 1970. He later became the director of counseling at Eastfield Junior College in Dallas. In 1971, Marvin and his family moved to Orlando, Florida where they opened The Convertible Sleep Center furniture store. Marvin and Corky owned and operated the furniture store along with their family until they closed it in 1993 when they retired. Marvin and Corky moved from Orlando to Valrico, Florida in 2004, and then moved to Tampa Bay area in 2018. Marvin enjoyed reading and could frequently be found at the public library reading all the latest newspapers. He also enjoyed traveling, camping, and driving, especially to Iowa to visit his brother. Marvin valued spending time with his family, including his grandchildren, nephew, and nieces.

Marvin had never met a stranger, and was beloved by all who knew him as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Meyer and Mary, and brother David. He is survived by his wife Corky, children Robbie (Christie) Arkovich, and Kellyann (Tom) Goring, grandchildren: Robert (Tara) Goring and Andrew (Lauren) Goring, several nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.