Marvin Copenhaver

Marvin Copenhaver, 85, of Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was born July 8, 1934 in Hinsdale, Montana to Martin and Cappie Copenhaver. He was retired from Whirlpool and a U. S. Army veteran. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Barling and a Knights of Columbus 4th Degree member. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Copenhaver; a sister, Virginia Silvey; and a granddaughter, Samantha Kerr-Koons.

Funeral Mass will be 1:00 P.M. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.

He is survived by his wife, Jean, of the home; two daughters, Elizabeth Kerr (Kenny) of Arkoma and Emily Barton (Bill) of Lavaca; his son, Gus Copenhaver of Fort Smith; a sister, Frances Copenhaver of Orland, CA; and a brother, Frank Copenhaver of Great Falls, MT. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jon, Amie, Sadie, Audrey and Ben; nine great grandchildren, Seth, Claire, Maggie, Norah, Max, Finley, Violet, Autumn and Rumi.

Pallbearers will be Ike Borges, Jason Morland, Richard Keel, Bill Barton, Jonathan Kerr and Kenny Kerr.

Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be to the St. Anne’s Society, c/o Immaculate Conception Church, P.O. Box 1866, Fort Smith, AR 72902. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fentressmortuary.com