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John Marks Obituary
John Martin Marks, 55, died peacefully in his home on Hilton Head Island, SC, on May 16th, 2017. He was born in Baltimore on May 15th, 1962. An organist and choir director, John studied Church Music at Westminster Choir College and went on to play, direct, and sing in churches in NJ, MD, Washington DC, HHI, and Savannah, GA. John composed song cycles, works for chamber orchestra, and music for Shakespeare's plays, among many other pieces. He enjoyed hot cups of coffee, long conversations with friends, jesting with family; his life was full of love. John is survived by his wife, Jennifer, his stepson, Zachary, his daughter, Alice K.E., and his mother, Alice Smith Marks. Services for John will be held at Saint John's Episcopal Church in Savannah on June 3rd, 2017, at 2:00.
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Mary Chapman
May 20, 2017
John brought joy to all that he did and all those whom he knew. The world was made better by his being in it.
May 20, 2017
It is nice to see a summary of John's life. I enjoyed playing in the Gilman band with him and staying in touch with him here in Baltimore.
B H
May 20, 2017
My sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Marks. May God comfort your hearts and strengthen you each day. Ps 94:19
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