Marvin Watson Dacus Sr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marvin Watson Dacus Sr. of Oxford, Mississippi, born in Little Rock, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on November 30, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Paul Melvin Dacus; his wife Charlotte Dacus; his mother Chloe Weaver Dacus; his sister Clara Kelley; and his brother-in-law Johnny Lambert.
He is survived by: his children, Paula Childress (Ricky) of Oxford, MS and Marty Dacus of Lincolnton, NC; his grandchildren, Chloe Childress of Oxford and Barrett Childress of San Antonio, TX; his siblings, Chloe Dacus of Pawtucket, RI and Bobby Dacus of Henderson, TN; his sisters-in-law, Bobbie Hester (Lynn) of Marion, AR and Susan Lambert of Booneville, MS; and his siblings' children, Tammy Forrester (John) of Nesbit, MS, Chris Hester (Kim) of Coldwater, MS and Bryson Lambert of Booneville. He is also survived by his family, friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford (601 Commerce Pkwy, Oxford, MS 38655). A memorial service was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the donor's choice of St. Andrew's Church of Oxford (https://standrews.me.), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://tinyurl.com.), or The American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org.).
