Marvin Ziglar

Marvin Ziglar, age 70, from the White Oak Shores Community in Eufaula, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Flowers Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on September 18, 1950 to Shellie and Mildred (Sanders) Ziglar of the Center Ridge Community, Troy, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, Shellie Ziglar and his brother, Marion O. Ziglar. Marvin grew up working in the family sawmill and logging business. He spent time in the Navy during Vietnam serving three tours on the aircraft carrier, Bonne Homme Richard. After returning home, he became a firefighter at Fort Rucker Army Base, where he retired in 2007. Marvin loved to fish and enjoyed taking his son and nephews fishing and boating. Marvin was known for his cooking skills and took pride in cooking for family and friends. Marvin was a helper and a friend to everyone. He enjoyed being with his family and was known for being a jokester, always laughing. Marvin enjoyed the friendships of his fellow firefighters both in and outside of work and many became life-long friends. He is survived by his beloved son and daughter-in-law, Mason and Katy Ziglar, a former wife of 25 years, Cindy (Baker) Ziglar and a loving companion, Mary Freed. He is also survived by his mom, Mildred (Sanders) Ziglar; three sisters, Bonnie (Danny) Sanders; Barbara (Mark) Goodson; Dorothy (Paul) Bechtold; one brother, Herman Sax Ziglar; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank everyone at Flowers Hospital, DaVita Dialysis Clinic, Baker Hill Rescue Squad and those who visited, called or sent cards during this time. Visitation will be held at Searcy Funeral Home in Enterprise, Alabama on Thursday, January 28, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the cemetery of Chestnut Grove Methodist Church in the Chestnut Grove Community, Jack, Alabama. Reverend Donnie Marler will be officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend using the recommended guidelines for COVID, which includes masks and social distancing. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marvin Ziglar, please visit our flower store.