JONESBORO — Marvin Thomas Hagaman,

born May 1, 1940, in Stuttgart departed this earth March 23, 2022. Marvin was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Thomas Hagaman; a brother, Robin; and sister Paula.

Marvin married his high school sweetheart, Mary Mahfouz, recently celebrating their 60th anniversary. He is also survived by their three children and families: Patti (David) Whitehurst of Richardson, Texas; Dr. Michael Hagaman (Kelly) of Mountain Home, and Michelle (Chris) Barber of Jonesboro; a special nephew and niece; Charles (Margaret) Hoskyn, Sherwood, and Cathelene (Terry) Gray of Jonesboro. Marvin loved and enjoyed his nine grandchildren, Preston (Brooke) Whitehurst, Katie (George) Thomas, Anna (Ryan) Cantrell, Dr. Alex (Brittany) Hagaman, Ben Hagaman, Christian Hagaman, Matt Barber, Nathan Barber and Jonathan Barber; great-grandchildren, Hank Hagaman and Claire Cantrell; nephew, Christian Arnold; and niece Lauren Arnold.

Marvin was a 1958 graduate of Stuttgart High School where he served as Student Council President, State Hi-Y President, and a three-year letterman in football and basketball. He attended Arkansas State College on an athletic scholarship and earned a BSE in 1962 and his MSE in 1966. He lettered three years in football, serving as co-captain his senior year.

His ROTC obligation was fulfilled with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks where Patti was born. Marvin’s 12-year coaching career included stints at Annie Camp and Jonesboro High Schools, Stuttgart High School, four years at ASU, one year graduate assistant, and three years coaching the front seven. ASU won conference championships in 1968, 1969, 1970; team was undefeated and named National Small College Champions in 1970, a title which honored the team and coaches with induction into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

Marvin was linebacker coach for five years at Tulane University. In 1973, Tulane beat LSU 14-0, first win over LSU in 24

years; goal posts came down in old Sugar Bowl Stadium and team went to Bluebonnet Bowl. The 1973 Green Wave team and coaches will be inducted into the Tulane Sports Hall of Fame on April 23, 2022.

Beginning a successful and rewarding career with Arkansas Farm Bureau Insurance Company, the family moved to Harrisburg which blessed the family with special memories and lifetime friends.

Marvin was named Agency Manager of Cross County Farm Bureau in 1979 and moved to Wynne. Active in community life he served as Chair of Wynne Economic Development Committee, board member Cross County Bank, Rotary Club president, a Paul Harris Fellow, and Wynne School Board Member. As a faithful and active member of FUMC he served and chaired numerous committees, taught Sunday school class, participated in mission trips to Mexico and local mission projects such as fundraising and support, supplied weekly transportation to church for special needs individual. Again blessed with good friends and special memories. Marvin earned many awards during his insurance career, and he and Mary were able to travel extensively in Europe and other countries, and enjoy summer family trips with their children.

Jonesboro is home from 2009 to present—closer to families and able to enjoy their varied activities related to school, sports, music, fishing, duck hunting with Wynne friends and family—and very competitive tennis matches between the young and older generations and his tennis buddies. Marvin was a faithful and active member of FUMC Jonesboro. He was a member of and helped teach Christian Followers S. S. Class, a member of Administrative Board, and involved in Breaking Bonds ministry. He was a weekly volunteer at the Hospice House.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 26, at 1 p.m. in the atrium at FUMC Jonesboro, followed with a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. John Miles officiating. Family will have a private graveside service.

For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, St. Bernards Development Foundation, 400 East Street, Jonesboro, Ark. 72401 or the Hagaman Family Scholarship Fund at ASU, Arkansas State University Foundation, P.O. Box 1990, State University, Ark. 72467. Online guestbook: www.emersonfuneralhome.com