Marvin Lindell Beckham, age 93, of Dowelltown passed away at his home on Thursday, May 8, 2025. 

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 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; two sons, Kenneth Beckham and Jerry Beckham; and two brothers, Thomas Beckham and Herman Beckham. 

He is survived by seven 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; five great-grandchildren, Brady (Allison) Hughes, Carleigh Beckham, Whitleigh Chapman, Lily Beckham and Emma Beckham; two great-great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Presley Hughes; adopted daughter, Vickey (Dan) Crews. 

There was a Masonic Service held Monday evening, May 12, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel.  Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. 

Pallbearers included JJ Beckham, Chase Beckham, Danny Crews, Brady Hughes, Josh Spurlock, and Jimmy McKeown. The Gino’s Crew served as honorary pallbearers.

DeKalb Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.