May 10, 2025
Marvin Lindell Beckham age 93 of Dowelltown, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born in Doniphan, MO to his parents, the late Wardie Auther and Ruby Ward Beckham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Beckham; 2 sons, Kenneth Beckham and Jerry Beckham; and brother, Thomas Beckham. He was the owner of Gino’s Bar-B-Que for almost 48 years. He was a member of Center Hill Lodge 77 and a Shriner. Marvin served in the United States Air Force for over 21 years. He is survived by 7 grandchildren, Jennifer Chapman and Nikki Beckham both of Smithville, JJ Beckham and Chase Beckham both of Cookeville, Chesney (Blake) Ayers, Danny (Callie) Crews and Matthew Exum; 5 great-grandchildren, Brady (Allison) Hughes, Carleigh Beckham, Whitleigh Chapman, Lily Beckham and Emma Beckham; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Presley Hughes; adopted daughter, Vickey (Dan) Crews. There will be a Masonic Service on 6 PM Monday evening, May 12, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation with the family will be on Monday 3 PM until 7 PM and Tuesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Beckham family.