Marvin Brewster vacated his earthly body on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
Marvin was a lifelong resident of Texarkana where he shared his gift
of music for many years. Throughout his life, Marvin served his
community with integrity and excellence.

Marvin was an active member of Lonoke Baptist Church where he served
tirelessly in various positions including 53 years as a musician and
Minister of Music. Marvin also enjoyed singing in the Texarkana
Regional Chorale where he served for over 30 years. He was an active
member of the Texarkana Community Concert Association. In addition, he
was the choral music director at Texas High School for 20 years before
becoming a full-time school counselor. After retiring from Texarkana
ISD, Marvin taught music theory classes at Texarkana College.
Marvin pledged the Gamma Sigma chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc. and was an active member for almost 67 years. He was also a
charter member of the Texarkana Alumni Chapter that was chartered in
1972. His fraternity named a scholarship in his name, the Marvin E.
Brewster Scholarship by Kappa Alpha Psi. He was a 2006 recipient of
the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Distinguished Gentleman Award. In 2018,
Marvin was inducted into the Texarkana Independent School District
Hall of Fame for his service as a choir director and counselor in the
district.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ollie
Brewster and 4 brothers: Artis Brewster, Charles Brewster, Willie
Brewster, and Clinton Brewster. He leaves to cherish his memory his
wife, Frances Brewster; his children, Portia Brewster Smith (Allanda)
and Margo Brewster James (David, Jr.); his grandchildren, Jessica
Franklin (Coty), Troi Ott (Kaleb Ott), David James, III (Kelliny), and
Cara James; great grandchildren, Sydney Franklin, Noah Franklin, David
James, IV, Hatley James, and Emori Ott; one brother, Rev. Mayfield
Brewster and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5-7 pm on Friday, 7/31/20 at Haynes Mortuary. Due
to COVID 19, a private family service will follow.

Attendees are required to wear masks and practice social distancing