HOUSTON, Texas — Mr. Marvin Keith Wicks Sr.

was born Feb. 22,1959 to Robert Wicks and Lois Miller Wicks in Little Rock, Ark., and departed his earthly home, Jan. 17, 2023. Mr. Wicks known as “Kebo” to his friends and family graduated from Little Rock Central High School and enlisted into US Air Force in 1979 as a missile mechanic during, which time he received an Air Force Training Ribbon and a Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. He was also awarded a certificate for working with the Special Project Team by the Veterans Affairs Med Center. Mr. Wicks was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jerry Thomas (Donna), Charlie Wicks and sister Vivian Griffin. He is survived by daughters Kelli Grant (Chane) and Tiara Howard (Preston). Sons, Marvin Keith Jr. Wicks, and Corey Wicks. Sisters, Sherry Porchia (Virgil), Claudette Lamar, Wilma Hamilton, brother Robin Wicks (Dannette) along with a host of nieces, nephews, three grandchildren and other family and friends.

Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services (8424 Kanis Road 501-612-5607) will be serving the Wicks families. Masks ARE required to attend ANY of the events! For more information, sign online guest register, send flowers/cards/condolences/ photos and light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle WWW.KELLYSMITHFUNERALS.COM.