
He was born on December 6, 1934, in Stephens, Arkansas to the late Lester and Edith Primm. He was married to Lynn Campbell Primm for 18 years. He was an auxiliary officer in Springhill, Louisiana and later in Mena. He owned and operated Primm’s Texaco and Northside Auto for many years. Maurice was an avid outdoorsman. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, and anything outside. He raised cows, donkeys and horses and was known as work-a-holic. Maurice was also known for generously helping those in need. If he could help, he would. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, and friend and will be dearly missed by all.
He is survived by; wife, Lynn Campbell Primm of the home; daughters: Diane Smith and husband Larry of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Linda Rowe and husband Ricky of Mena, Arkansas, and Tonya Warrington of Mena, Arkansas; son, Art Warrington and wife Amanda of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren: Justin Bowen, Denette Taylor, Marcus Stevens, Rebeca Stewart, Warren Rowe, Jennifer Youngblood, Eric Rowe, Ryan Rowe, Travis Warrington, and Tara Lynn Davis; brother, Larry Joe Primm and wife Loretta of Maumelle, Arkansas; sister, Pat Post and husband Bill of Kingsland, Arkansas; numerous great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and special friend, Tim Kelton.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Sister Betty Jo Cassidy, and Daughter Susan Kay Bowen.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at Rocky Cemetery with Brother Stacey Strother officiating. Visitation will be general.
Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Justin Bowen, Warren Rowe, Eric Rowe, Ryan Rowe, Jeried Youngblood, Travis Warrington, Ethan Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Marcus Stevens, James Taylor, Art Warrington, and Tim Kelton.
Services under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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