Marvin Dwight Brown, of Bradford, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025, at the age of 63. Marvin was born to Marvin Glenn Brown and Gladys Faye Bench on March 10, 1962.
He was a beloved dad, pawpaw, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
Marvin was a long-time employee for Steve Bell Logging, Cox Logging, and Bell Enterprise. He had a love for the beautiful outdoors, where he spent countless hours fishing with his family and friends. Marvin loved spending time with his children and grandchildren in his free time. He was a jack of all trades.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Glenn Brown and Gladys Faye Bench; Grandson, Roy Young; and Sister, Wanda Casey.
He is survived by his children, Jacqueline Thompson (Marcus) of Tuckerman, Arkansas, Damon Brown (Abbie) of Bradford, Arkansas, Kristine Pruett (Chad) of Vilonia, Arkansas, Alisha Hawks (Larry) of Austin, Arkansas, Rebekah Guthrie of Bradford, Arkansas; grandchildren, Grayson Broadus, Malaysia Dixon, Hayden Thompson, Wrenleigh Thompson, Joshua Brown, Carter Brown, Levi Pruett, Michael Pruett, Ashton Hawks, Aaliyah Hawks, Faith Young, Sofia Young, Nevaeh Barnhart, Stephen Barnhart, Bryson Carson, and Tori Buie; his siblings, Linda Seymour (Scott), Mary Jones (Greg), Carol Sullivan (Elvis), James Marshall, Gary Marshall, Carolyn, and Joann; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
Marvin wanted everyone to know that he loved and appreciated everyone that surrounded him.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks for anyone able to donate to funeral expenses. for donations, please call Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 501-882-5412, and ask to donate to Marvin Brown Services.
Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas, followed by memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home.
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404 West Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012

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