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

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

Marvin is survived by his wife, Brenda Winick; daughters, Michelle Winick and Jennifer Winick; son, Marvin “Dusty” Winick; stepdaughter, Carolyn Boles (Ronnie); stepson, 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; nine grandchildren, Sierrah Moser (Phil), Riley Statler (Kelly), Josh Boles (Dr. Shelby Boles), Sarah Riley (David), Trey Watson (Alli), Alison Ozborn (Dawson), Hailey Holdren (Lee), Michael Watson, Jr., and Blake Watson; along with 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as special friends and family, Patricia Hill Sharon Talbert, Patti Stewart, and Eugene Dunnam.

Marvin served in the Army from August 1969 to August 1973. He spent one year in Active Combat in Vietnam and was a part of 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 extended military career, he received numerous awards and honors for his dedicated service: two Battle “E” Awards, a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, a Combat Action Ribbon while in the Army, a National Defense Service Medal, an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, three Good Conduct Medals, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, a Vietnam Service Medal, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medical with Device, two Overseas Service Bars, and three ARCOM (Army Commendation Medal) which is a 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, but 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.