Marvin Sewell

Marvin Sewell, 90, of Big Spring, died on Friday, December 28, 2001, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, December 31, 2001, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Fred Irwin, nephew, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park. Mr. Sewell was born on January 31, 1911 in Houston County, Texas and married Salena Irwin on January 3, 1931 in Big Spring, Texas. She preceded him in death on April 19, 1992. Marvin was a cattle buyer and owner of Big Spring Locker Company. After selling the Locker Company in 1963, he continued buying cattle as long as his health permitted. This was an occupation that he loved and made many friends along the way. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Billie Sewell of San Antonio; one daughter and son-in- law, Carolyn and Rodney Brooks of Coahoma; four grandchildren and their families, T.R. Sewell and Dr. Lucette Beall and their daughter Hallie Sewell of Pilot Point, Texas, Regina Sewell of Columbus, Ohio, Reagan and April Brooks and their children Ali, Emily and Ryley of Martindale, Texas, and Ron and Angel Brooks and their children Jess, Brittnee and Laurel, of Coahoma, Texas. Mr. Sewell was also preceded in death by one daughter, Joanna Sewell, his parents G.R. and Annie Sewell, and three brothers and one sister. Family suggest memorials be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home,