Marvin Darrell Winick, 76, passed away August 6th, 2026, at his home in Meridian, MS. He was born in Potosi, MI, on August 30th, 1949, to James and Marcella Winick.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents James Winick and Marcella Fellers, brothers Jimmy and Eddie Winick, mother-in-law, Doris Privett, stepson, Eddie Watson, and great-granddaughter, Ivey Riley.

Marvin is survived by his wife Brenda Winick; daughter Michelle and Jennifer Winick; son Marvin “dusty” Winick; Step-Daughter Carolyn Boles (Ronnie); Step-son, Michael “Mickey” Watson Sr.; Daughter-in-law, Kim Smith Watson; Sister-in-law, Kathy Myers (Eddie); brother-in-law, Dr Michael Privett; sisters Fern Hagworth (Bob) and Dora Coman; 9 Grandchildren, Sierrah Moser (Phil), Riley Statler (Kelly), Josh Bolus (Dr Shelber Boles), Sarah Riley (David), Trey Watson (Allie), Alison Ozborne (Davidson), Hailey Holdreu (Lee), Miachael Watson Jr., and Blake Watson; and 19 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews and special friends and family, Patricia Hill Sharon Talbert, Patti Stewart, and Eugens Duncan.

Marvin served in the army from August 1969 to August 1973. He spent 1 year in active combat in Vietnam, was with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles and the 7th calvary.

Marvin also served in the Navy from October 1973 to August 1989. He worked as a civilian until December 2010 continuing his work in Quality, Safety and survival training. During his military career, he received numerous awards and honors.

Marvin receieved the following rewards and honors, two Battle “E” Awards, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, a Combat Action Ribbon while in the army, a National Defense Service Medal, a Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, three Good Conduct Medals, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, three Army Commendation medals, A Vietnam Service Medal, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medical with Device, two Overseas Service Bars, and a ARMOC, Midlevel personal decoration awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious services.

Marvin was a master leather smith and wood Carver. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, above all else he loved God, his family, and his country

Services for Marvin will be held Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 11 am, at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, Mississippi.