J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Marks, Lewis M.

Friday, January 21, 2005

Col. Lewis M. Marks, 77, of Petersburg, died Saturday, January 21, 2005. He was retired from the United States Army Reserves and Civil Service at Fort Lee. He was a member and past president of the Petersburg Lions Club, a member of the board of trustees at West End Baptist Church and a member of the Petersburg Industrial Authority. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte D. Marks; a daughter, Jean Marks Hillsman (Tom); a son, Steven Lewis Marks; grandchildren, Joshua and Lindsie Hillsman and Amanda and Adam Marks; two brothers, William and James Marks; three sisters, Doris Madison, Mary Lou Rice and Vergie Lewis and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 11AM at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes & Cremation Services. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Petersburg Lions Club, P.O. Box 1964, Petersburg, VA 23805 or West End Baptist Church Endowment Fund, 6506 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Charlotte and family:
I am truly sorry to have learned about the passing of your love one. Just keep looking up and know that God will take care of you all.

Posted by: BarbaraJ. Vaughan at January 25, 2005 11:17 AM

Dear Charlotte, Jean, and Steven,

Our family extends deepest sympathy to you in your bereavement with the death of your husband and father. Your family is in our daily thoughts and prayers.

Ruth & Leon Hairston

Posted by: Ruth M. Hairston at January 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Dear Charlotte and Family;
I am one of the Morris cousins. I was deeply saddened when I learned of Lewis' death. He is someone whom I have admired and respected since I was a child. Although, Lewis was only eight years older than I, he always seemed more serious and mature than the rest of us. Over the years, I have enjoyed visiting with him at family functions and I have a high regard for what he has accomplished in life. Our family especially appreciated his visits with my grandmother, Sarah Marks Morris, when she was living with my parents. He was very helpful and thoughtful during those times. I will miss him.

I'm sorry I can't be with you at the service tomorrow but my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Sincerely,
Dick Morris

Posted by: Dick Morris at January 24, 2005 09:07 PM

Dear Charlotte:

We were so sorry to hear about Lewis' death. It was a shock to us since we had seen him at Ernest' funeral last year and he looked so good. Please know that our many thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Posted by: Betty Lou & Jim McTighe at January 24, 2005 10:53 AM