David Francis Marano Jr. age 54, of Benton passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born on March 28, 1969 in Buffalo, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Francis Marano Sr. and Joda Sue Hudson Marano.

Survivors, wife, Melinda Marano, step-sons, David Shellnut and Daniel Shellnut, sister, Judith Noelle Marano Temple and husband Keith, niece Kaitlyn Lee, step-niece Maddie Temple Richardson.

David loved football and baseball, hockey games. He was a competitor at any game we as a family played, he loved his family, he loved Billy Joel, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Arkansas Razorbacks, and he loved having Karaoke with his family, he loved his dogs, and loved his church family. David was a hard worker, very patient person, loving husband, step-father, brother, uncle and dear friend.

Honorary pallbearers will be John Robinette, Carl Cross, Keith Temple, Corey Cortez and Baker Kurris.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock Arkansas 72122 with Pastor Susan Ledbetter and Bro. Kirby Caple officiating.