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Benjamin F. MARKS Sr.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 3, 2009.

MARKS, Benjamin F. Sr., 91, of Hopewell, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 from complications following a fall. He was a native of Prince George County, Va., the son of the late Helen Figg and William H. Marks Sr. Mr. Marks was a retired supervisor from Allied Chemical with 41 years of service, a charter member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a member of the Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Post #146. He was a World War II Army veteran who served with the 45th Division, 179th Infantry, Company E. He received the Purple Heart and Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster during his service in Italy and France. Mr. Marks is survived by his wife of 63 years, Louise King Marks; a daughter, Ann Marks Bohlander and husband, Fred, of Reston, Va.; a son, Benjamin F. Marks Jr. and wife, Melanie, of Carrollton, Va.; two grandchildren, Lauren C. Murphy of Carrollton, Va., and Fred J. Bohlander III and his wife, Amy, of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Elizabeth M. Anderson of Yuma, Ariz.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 4th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5th at Wesley United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. with Reverends Rickman and Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wesley UMC, 2901 Norfolk St., Hopewell, Va. 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 5, 2009

Aunt Louise, Ben and Ann - I just wanted to say that I know that Uncle Bennie, Uncle Winkie and my Dad are all in heaven making their famous Brunswick Stew (the brothers have been reunited). I know the other angels in heaven will enjoy it, as well as my friend Roger who passed away yesterday. God Bless all of our angels and all of you.

Denise

George Decker

November 4, 2009

Ben My condulences to you and your family upon the passing of your father. I will remember you all in my prayers
George

November 4, 2009

My prayers are with your family at this tough time in your life.
Perry King,
Louisville Ky.

Thornton, Mary, & Ray Clary

November 3, 2009

Our thoughts & prayers are with Louise, Ben, & Ann and their families during this time of their loss. Benny was a wonderful man, and a gracious host of the many brunswick stew gatherings. He will be sorely missed, though we know that he's with his Father in Heaven, along with his family & friends who've gone Home before him.