David F. Marano, 74, went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2020 from his home in Fort Smith, Arkansas, surrounded by the warmth of his loving family, after a battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1945 in Norwich, New York, the son of Frank and Lucy Shaheen Marano.
Dave will be remember for his compassion, kindness, great sense of humor and generosity. His love and commitment to his faith, his family and his friends exemplified a man of true character in his daily walk with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas and loved working in children’s ministry, where he served for many years in the Awana program and Vacation Bible School.
Dave was retired from USA Truck, where he was Director of Auditing. In past years, he worked at Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri; NACO in Atlanta, Georgia; Fairfield Communities in Little Rock, Arkansas and Price Waterhouse in Buffalo, New York.
Dave is survived by his wife, Bev Collie Marano of Fort Smith; two children, Noelle Temple and David Marano, Jr. and their respective families; four stepsons, Kevin, Doug, Brett and Jarrod Burch and their respective families; thirteen cherished grandchildren and his sister, Sharon Tulsey and her family.
Public viewing will be Tuesday, June 2 from 1 – 7 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. A private family graveside service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 3 at Prairie Bayou Cemetery in Bismarck, Arkansas with Rev. Carl Richey officiating.
Photos, stories and memories can be posted to https://www.ForeverMissed.com/davemarano.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s memory can be made to the Children’s Ministry of First Baptist Church, 1400 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Prairie Bayou Cemetery, E. Efird Cemetery Fund, 20133 Hwy. 84, Malvern, AR 72104.
