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Marvin Bensend Obituary

Marvin James Bensend, III, 50, of West Point, MS, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in West Point.
Marvin was born on January 6, 1975 to Marvin Bensend, Jr and Terri Fabing Bensend in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Marvin was predeceased by Grandparents Marvin Bensend, Sr and Ella Harper Bensend, Leo Fabing and Ferne Dooley,
Billy and Merlene Yarbrough and brother Charlie Buchanan.
He is survived by grandparent Sammie Yarbrough of Columbus, his parents, Marvin and Patricia "Patsy" Bensend of West Point and Drew and Terri Watkins of Watauga, Texas; 3 brothers, John Buchanan of West Point, David Bensend of West Point and Danny (Andrea) Bensend of Arlington, Texas; 2 daughters, Erin Bensend of West Point and Lillie Corbell of Eupora; Grandchildren, Yailyn and Kalani Bensend of West Point; special friend Melody Bensend of Eupora and a host of nieces and nephews. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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Published by Daily Times Leader from Mar. 5 to Mar. 19, 2025.

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