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Martin Marks Obituary

MARKS, Martin Martin L. Marks, 67, of The Colony, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015. He is preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Sophia as well as his sister, Eileen Marks. Martin is survived by his brother, Joel and his wife Gerri; nephews, Phillip and his wife, Cris Marks, of The Colony, Kenneth and his wife, Kristie Marks of McKinney; great-nieces, Ryan, Reese, Rhett and Rider of The Colony; and great-nephews, Brennan and Kelson Marks of McKinney. He also leaves behind his closest friends, Bruce Broish and Ray Kimery. Martin leaves a legacy behind him, including service to his country as an Army Green Beret during the Vietnam Conflict. As part of paying tribute to Martin's life, a graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in his name may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.

Published by Dallas Morning News on Sep. 2, 2015.
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