Alfred (Al) Marx, 87, of Mena passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born in Eagle Lake, Texas, on November 8, 1935, to Alfred and Louise Marx.
Al served in the US Army. Following his discharge, he moved to St. Louis where he graduated from Washington University with a degree in engineering and began his career with US Motors. In the early ‘70s, he moved with his family to Mena and worked at Motors until retiring in 2000. After retiring, he worked part time for Arkansas Game and Fish, mostly at Lake Wilhelmina. He also dabbled in worm ranching, but that’s another story.
Al was a smart and inventive guy; his stepsons called him “MacGyver.” He was quiet and humble and was known for his humor and quick wit. The most important thing he would like you to know is he was a Christian.
Al was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Rose Marie. He is survived by his wife, Pat of Mena; his son, Randy Marx and wife, Cathy of Durango, Colorado; two stepsons, Eli and Michael Koorey and their wives, and six grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service to celebrate Al’s life on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Grace Bible Church in Mena, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace Bible Church mission fund.
Alfred (Al) Marx, 87, of Mena passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born in Eagle Lake, Texas, on November 8, 1935, to Alfred and Louise Marx.
Al served in the US Army. Following his discharge, he moved to St. Louis where he graduated from Washington University with a degree in engineering and began his career with US Motors. In the early ‘70s, he moved with his family to Mena and worked at Motors until retiring in 2000. After retiring, he worked part time for Arkansas Game and Fish, mostly at Lake Wilhelmina. He also dabbled in worm ranching, but that’s another story.
Al was a smart and inventive guy; his stepsons called him “MacGyver.” He was quiet and humble and was known for his humor and quick wit. The most important thing he would like you to know is he was a Christian.
Al was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Rose Marie. He is survived by his wife, Pat of Mena; his son, Randy Marx and wife, Cathy of Durango, Colorado; two stepsons, Eli and Michael Koorey and their wives, and six grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service to celebrate Al’s life on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Grace Bible Church in Mena, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace Bible Church mission fund.
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