David Lanier Marvin

David Marvin, 81, of Mulberry, passed this life on Monday, September 28, 2020. David was born in Mulberry on January 26, 1939 and except for 4 years in the Air Force, he lived his entire life in Mulberry. He took his last breath on this earth holding his son’s hand. He closed his eyes on this earth and woke up in heaven. We are sure his first words were “Linda, I haven't seen you in 35 years.”

David was saved in 1968 and lived the remainder of his life as a devoted Christian. He attended First Baptist Church of Mulberry, where he served as a deacon for 51 years. He viewed his appointment as a deacon as a servant's position and nothing of a lofty nature. If you visited with David for more than a couple of minutes, you would learn two things. He was a democrat and a Christian. He was a fine man and an excellent role model for his children and grandchildren. His devotion to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was equaled only by his devotion to his family. His advice to the young men was "your word is your bond" and to the young ladies, "pretty is as pretty does." David was an avid golfer for almost 60 years and hit a hole-in-one on almost every hole at River Valley Golf in Dyer.

David was preceded in death by a sister, Casandra Marvin; and two brothers, Joe and Jerry Marvin.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Shirley Marvin of the home; two daughters, Melony Harris and companion Phillip Miller of Dyer, and Jennifer Renfro and companion Derek Clarke of Mulberry; three sons, Jeff Marvin and wife Mary of Mulberry, Travis Syrock of Mulberry, and Terry Syrock and wife Ladonna of Van Buren. His only surviving sibling is his brother, Mike Marvin and wife Cindy of Jacksonville. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and a bunch of great-grandkids and few old golfing buddies.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Mulberry, officiated by Bro. Sean Pratt with cremation to follow, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. Interment of ashes will be at New Cemetery at a later date.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and granddaughter. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church of Mulberry.

Viewing will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.