James O. Marks passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. He was born in Newport News. "Jimmie" graduated St. Vincent High School (now Peninsula Catholic High School) in 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy after high school and started working for Newport News Shipbuilding, where he also retired after a long career. Jimmie volunteered many hours serving at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Bede's Catholic churches, as well as Peninsula Catholic High School. He was an avid reader and skilled swimmer. While not having children of his own, he was very much thought of as a father figure by his nieces and was loved and respected by all that knew him. He was truly a kind soul and will be greatly missed.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, Oren & Marian Marks; his younger brother, Michael Marks, and his twin and life-long best friend, John Marks. He is survived by his three nieces, Gina Wilburn (Tom), Kelly Birchfield (Ron, deceased) and Casey Bellman (Justin); 8 great nephews & nieces: Ryan, Haley, Alex, Kyle, Kamren, Kennedy, Kooper and Kolton.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Weymouth Funeral Home with interment to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will follow at Commonwealth Senior Living, 236 Commons Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to The Marks Trust Fund at Peninsula Catholic High School, 600 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 15, 2023.

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August 30, 2023

My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.

Val Phillips

August 21, 2023

Jimmy Marks was my supervisor 3 times, 1973-1977, 1980-1982, and 1988-1992. I will miss him.

Kathleen TOBIAS

August 20, 2023

So saddened to hear of Jim´s passing. We knew the Marks twins at OLMC and reconnected with them years later at St. Bedes. After Johnnie died, I sat with Jim most Sundays at 8:30 Mass. I miss seeing them .
Kathy Tobias

Bobby Hilling....

August 19, 2023

to the Marks Family from the Hilling Family....

Sharon Pollard Torborg

August 17, 2023

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Both him & Johnny were ever present as we grew up. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends. Sharon Pollard Torborg

Bonnie Williams

August 17, 2023

To a kind and oh so sweet gentle soul that became part of my family for 51years. Many Christmas´s, Thanksgivings, Easters and graduations and many more joyous celebrations. Always interesting, always fun with a great sense of humor. You always took a caring, loving sincere interest in all people you got to know. You will be missed terribly and loved forever by anyone who was lucky enough to have known you and your twin John. Godspeed my friend to the best trip you will ever take and you took many here on earth. With sadness and joy, good bye for now, until we meet again! With sincere sympathy, Bonnie and the whole Williams family.

Greg & Kristy Rudy

August 17, 2023

Thank you from the depths of our hearts for all you were, all you meant to us, and for the very special place you and your family held within the Malarkey, Rudy-Martin family. We've shared so many cherished times together. We will miss you deeply, but never forget you. You are in our hearts FOREVER.

Ken Brandau

August 16, 2023

Jimmy and Johnny Marks were the best neighbors when we lived on April Lane in Newport News!

Barry and Judy French

August 16, 2023

While Judy and I mourn his passing, we celebrate his life! A true southern gentleman and the kindest person we've ever known, he was loved by everyone and he never met a stranger who didn't become a friend. We met in the early 70s when I worked at the bank with Johnnie and, like so many, we became fast friends. The kindness and generosity of the Marks twins will never be forgotten!
Barry and Judy French
Marco Island, Florida

ed miller

August 15, 2023

Jimmie and johnny Marks were in NY years ago and a kid asked them if he could take their picture, They asked..why ?? and the kid responded.. I ve never seen old twins !! Jimmie and Johnny laughed about that for the rest of their lives..and the kid got his picture ! Great friends and great memories Ed Miller Montpelier Vermont

Joe Philpott

August 15, 2023

It was an honor to have known Jimmy and shared a long, long friendship! We should all approach this day with a smile, knowing that Jimmy enjoyed a life well lived. We know that he's smiling as he goes to reunite with Johnny, Michael and his many friends and family previously passed. Happy sails bug guy! Carolyn & Joe Philpott

Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier

August 15, 2023

Jimmy, give Johnny a big hug from me, for I know you are having a joyful celebration of reunion with him and all of the others there in heaven. My forever birthday twins. Such friendship, love, kindness, and every beautiful fruit of the spirit was the gift given by these two to anyone they touched. My heart aches but it is lifted up knowing I will see them again and laughter and happiness will follow. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family and friends during this time of loss and sorrow. Sail on Jimmy! Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier

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