Mark Anthony Otwell, 53, of Alexander, AR passed away on January 10, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1971 in Dallas, TX to Carl and Wanda Otwell.
Mark attended Sunset School for Preaching in Lubbock, TX. He worked as a bank teller and was a sales rep at many retail stores. He enjoyed singing, anything electronic, sports-especially football, but most of all, he loved his nieces and nephews.
Mark is survived his brother, Eddy Otwell; sisters, Shannon Lincoln (Phil) and Kim Cooney (Craig); nieces and nephews, Luke Otwell (Jess), Clarissa Masters, Kevin Masters, Chelsea Otwell (Anthony), Hope Otwell (John), Zachary Otwell, Scott Cooney, and Savannah Cooney; numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Pauline Berry, and Ernest and Ruth Otwell.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM followed by a memorial service, officated by Minister Jim Gardner, at 11:00 AM at Northside Church of Christ, 917 N. East St., Benton, AR. Donations may be made Corin Read Church Camp, 917 North East Street, Benton, AR 72015.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith Benton Funeral Home.
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322 N Market Street, Benton, AR 72015

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