Richard Marvin Fain

Richard Marvin Fain obituary, Murfreesboro, AR

Richard Marvin Fain

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Richard Fain Obituary

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Richard Marvin Fain, known as Dick to family and friends, died December 12, 2025 at his home in Billstown, AR. He was born March 31, 1949 in Nashville, AR to John Paul Fain and Clio Stone Fain.

He was a 1967 honor graduate of Delight High School and a 1971 graduate of Southern State College in Magnolia, AR. He was a veteran of the Army, serving his time as a courier at the Pentagon in Alexandria, Virginia. He loved sports and keeping up with his nieces and nephews athletic accomplishments.

He is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Jean and John Nivens of Billstown, Paula Kennedy of Nashville and Eva and Larry Watson of Murfreesboro. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, John Nivens, Candita Meek, Mandy Stone, Jason Kennedy, Justin Watson, Matthew Kennedy and several great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro.

A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in the Latimer Funeral Chapel in Murfreesboro. Interment will follow in Billstown Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro.

You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com

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Dec

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

1211 Anthony Ave, Murfreesboro, AR 71958

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2:00 p.m.

1211 Anthony Ave, Murfreesboro, AR 71958

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Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.