J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Marks, Bryant Mayes, Sr.

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Bryant Mayes Marks, Sr., age 82, passed away at River View on the Appomattox on Saturday, February 9, 2008. He was born in Hopewell, VA, the son of the late Virginia Mayes and Charles Harrison Marks. Mr. Marks was a product of the Hopewell Public School System and a member of the class of 1942. He was a graduate of the Newport News Apprentice School. He completed his higher educations studies at Virginia Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering where he achieved Omicron Delta Kappa academic status. Mr. Marks served his country in the United States Navy during and after the Second World War. Mr. Marks worked for 33 years for Allied-Signal (now Honeywell); worked as a Senate Committee Clerk for the Virginia General Assembly for 3 sessions; and sold Real Estate for local agencies for several years. Mr. Marks served the City of Hopewell for a number of years as a member and as Chairman of the Hopewell City School Board. He served on the Hopewell Emergency Crew Board for a number of years, was a member of the Hopewell Lions Club, and was on the Board of First United Methodist Church where he had been a member since birth. Mr. Marks was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Marks Thrift Cleere of Hopewell, VA; his brother, Charles Hardaway Marks of Prince George, VA; and his brother, Dr. V. Archer Marks of North Palm Beach, FL. Mr. Marks is survived by his wife, Frances Evans Marks; two children, Deborah E. Marks, PhD and husband Nathanial Troth of Hopewell, VA, and Bryant Mayes Marks, Jr. and wife Susan Atwater Marks of Prince George; four grandchildren, Bryant Mayes Marks, III, Neil Atwater Marks, Carter Harrison Marks of Prince George, and Susan Nicole Troth of Sussex, VA; nieces and nephews, Libby Thrift Cox and husband Ronald and son Richard Ray Cox of Sussex County, VA, Martha Dare Marks and husband Robert Shaw and daughter Marion Hardaway Shaw of Alexandria, VA, Charles Harrison Marks of Prince George, Craig Marks and wife Susan of Paradise Valley, AZ, Steve Marks and wife Cherie of Midland, MI, Chris Marks and wife Huichae of Atlanta, GA, Tim Marks of Birdwood, AK, and Jill Marks Townley and husband Scott of Pagosa Springs, CO. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home of Hopewell. Funeral Services celebrating the life of Bryant Mayes Marks, Sr. will take place at First United Methodist Church, 6th St. and West Broadway, Hopewell, VA on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rev. O. H. Burton, Jr., Minister of First United Methodist Church officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider contributions to the First United Methodist Church, 6th and West Broadway, Hopewell. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Hi Mayes!
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I just found out today.
He was a good man. I have many memories being at your house and him always finding time to talk to me, usually bringing a smile to my face.
Please tell your Mom and Debbie that they, also, will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Care,
Jack

Posted by: Jack McCoy at February 15, 2008 11:03 AM

Dear Mrs. Marks, Debbie, Nat, Mayes & family,
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know you have suffered a great loss and that your love and bond as a family will give you strength. Warm regards,
Bob & Barbara Reber Linster

Posted by: Barbara Reber Linster at February 13, 2008 11:48 AM

My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. He was a wonderful man and I know will be sorely missed. Due to professional obligations I will not be able to attend the funeral but my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Posted by: Steven Mabry at February 13, 2008 09:22 AM

Dear Mayes, Debbie and the Marks Family,

John,Jared,Raven and I all wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to you during this time of loss and sorrow. I know that you will feel a large void in your lives due to the loss of your loved one but you should find comfort in all the great memories you shared. We have been lucky to have family and friends that share such much history in Hopewell and please know that your childhood friends are there forever.

The Wray Family

Posted by: Diana Wray at February 13, 2008 08:01 AM

Mayes and Debbie,

Even though I have been gone from Hopewell for quite some time, I still read the Hopewell News every day and miss living there. I was saddened to read of the passing of your father and wanted to take a moment to convey my heartfelt condolences to you during this time of loss. The contributions and public service your family has made over the years and the lasting friendships you have built are what sustains the City. I'm sure your father smiles down with great pride and I wanted to join in the chorus of voices who know what he has done and appreciate his life and works.

Posted by: Tim Gladis at February 12, 2008 08:40 AM

Dear Mayes and Family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you in the loss of your father. As our family is still mourning the loss of our mother just 2 months ago, we wish you the comfort of family and friends during this sad, difficult time. I know you and your family like ours have many special and happy memories that will help get you thru your most saddest days ahead. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie Brown Wyatt and family

Posted by: Debbie Brown Wyatt at February 10, 2008 12:00 PM

Our deepest sympathy to the Marks and Troth family as you morn the loss of your father, your husband and your friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rachel and Ken Beasley

Posted by: Rachel and Ken Beasley at February 10, 2008 08:52 AM

Dear Mayes and family,

I am thinking of you and your family as you bid farewell to a "great man." I remember your dad well, and know he will be missed by all whom knew him. Please know my prayers are with you this week as you go through this process of saying goodbye.

Sincerely,

Buddy Leavitt

Posted by: Buddy Leavitt at February 10, 2008 06:03 AM