Edward J. Marks

Edward Marks Obituary

Edward "Chunk" Marks, 75, of Charlottesville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at his home on what would have been his 54th wedding anniversary.

He was born May 22, 1931, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Rufus Walker Marks and Edna Mildred Sprouse Marks.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Susan B. Marks; one brother, Earl Eugene Marks; one sister, Mary Louise Woodson.

He is survived by two sons, Edward "Winky" Marks and his wife, Jeannie, David Kevin Marks Sr. and his wife, Sandi, all of Scottsville; one daughter, Darlene Bishop and her husband, David, also of Scottsville; one brother, Emmett R. Marks of Charlottesville; one sister, Thelma "Doll" Martin, also of Charlottesville; seven grandchildren, Kevin Edward Marks, Brandy L. Bishop, Dana Lynn Bishop, Jason L. Bishop, Kristen M. Marks, David K. Marks Jr., Jessica S. Marks; four step-grandchildren, Michael Easton, Paul Easton, Sam Easton, Russell Easton; one great grandchild, Cody Matthew Bishop; and many other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Edward was veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Living Stones Church.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007, at Living Stones Church, 1405 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Living Stones Church with the Reverend Steve Holsapple and the Reverend Johnny Hartless officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Judy L. Barker and Susan M. Shifflett for their special care, Gust and Virginia Dorrier for being good neighbors and Edward's best friend, Herbert Pritchett, who was always there for him.

Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Daily Progress on Mar. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Marks

9 Entries

SHIRLEY KENNEDY

March 19, 2007

ED "CHUNK" MARKS FAMILY,
SOME OF YOU MIGHT KNOW ME, I DON'T KNOW. YOUR DAD, THAT I CALLED CHUNK WENT TO DIALYSIS FROM THE DAY HE START GOING.THE WE GOT THERE AT 6:15 A.M. AND WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME TELLING EACH OTHER STORIES. I WILL TALK TO PEOPLE ABOUT THE THINGS THAT CHUNK AND I LAUGHED ABOUT. I KNOW YOU ALL WILL MISS HIM DEARLY AND HE TALKED ABOUT HOW MUCH HE CARED FOR ALL OF YOU. HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH

Tina & Tony Breeden

March 16, 2007

Winky & David,
So very sorry to hear about your dads passing. We will be praying for you and your family, during this very difficult time. If you need anything give us a call.

Praying for you,
Tina {Wyant}, Tony, Adam, Matthew, and Hannah Breeden

Samuel Barker

March 15, 2007

Chunk You been a friend to me and my Family i remember the many times you bought grocries by the house the times you help me fix my cars lot of what i know today you taught me Chunk tell Sue Hello for me and we will miss you guys

Carolyn "Tigger" Shifflett

March 15, 2007

Darlene, David & Winky
from Carolyn “Tigger” Age10

Even though I am not Uncle Chunks or Aunt Sues Granddaughter, I still looked as though I was. I loved going and seeing Aunt Sue, she was always so kind and lovinga kid like me Uncle Chunk would always tease me when I would call Aunt Sue which was a daily thing I did, he tell me she wasn’t there, or “Sue Who” I would hang up and call right back and this would go on for awhile until Sue would tell him to stop. He and I always picked on each other, I would go by with mom and he and I would watch Western Movies. I won’t forget my last birthday. Even though he wasn't able to walk that well he still came and sat by me and played along with the other children He made time to pick on me too.. . The kids in my class fell in love with him, and hated when he had to go, one of my classmates C.J. offered to give his Cat N Hat Cap to Uncle Chunk Simply because he asked for it.. When Uncle Chunk told him no, C.J. insisted.. It is very hard to see him gone, and I know even though I may be Young I do understand the pain, I do not know how I would ever make it with out my mom or dad. On one of our picnics that we had here several years ago Aunt Sue and Uncle Chunk and Darlene, Dana came to our house for a gathering. My dad brought my Mule Ms Jenny out for the Children to ride and Uncle Chunk always told me when he got the opportunity he was going to steal Jenny and go town! I told him "Oh No You Won't", he would get a kick out of it. When ever he came to the house mom and him would walk and check the animals out and Yell I am taking Ms Jenny to Town, Well Old Jenny passed away this past year..I am sorry now that he never got to ride her, he said he would trade riding her for Silver my horse but never got the chance. Uncle Chunk gave me one knife that has a horse on it, I will keep this, and remember..I will always Love You TIGGER

Kim Hicks

March 15, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Kenneth & Deborah Putnam

March 15, 2007

Winky & David, I'am sorry to hear about your dad, He will be missed by all. If you or your family need anything please let me know. Ken Putnam & Family.

Brittany Barker

March 15, 2007

My uncle"Edward Junior Marks" died yesterday at 5:05 P.m!! He will always be remembered as the person who will tell you like it is, the one that could make everyone smile!!! As i watched him take his last breath i realized nothing last forever so cherish your loved ones while they are still here for you to tell them how much they mean. The last words i could tell him before he left for a better place was "i love you" hopefully he will carry that with him until i get to heaven with him. He will be my guardian angel.Sue and Chunk were two of the sweetest people anyone would ever meet. Luckily i had a childhood growing up with them. Birdie, David, My sis and i would always be there together playing school or just hanging out with who we really loved. No one will ever forget either one of them. From the time i knew who they were, till i die they will always be deep in my heart. I will never let go of all the memories they shared with me. As i sat there and watched him live his life i have learned great things from him, they will always carry on. "Chunk" thanks for always being concerened about my health and how i was doing. Thanks for always knowing how to brighten my face up with your jokes and your great personality.!!! As he goes to heaven now, we all know he is in a better place and with his true love. I'll be up there one day to see you again running around acting like you use to.

Sue~ You are still in my heart to this day. I found a pic of you from my sis party and i member all the good food and all the laughs and memories you gave me. Hopefully when i get up there we can catch up on old times. Thanks.

I love you guys!!! I know your both watching over me now!!!

Susan Shifflett

March 15, 2007

Darlene, Winky & David, I have know you all my life, you know that I loved your mom and dad (MeMaw & Paw Paw) like my mom and dad. Heck, there were times when I rather be there as a child then be at home. Chunk told everyone how often, when I was a child he would no more take me home to Richmond mom was calling before he got home, Your dad would turn around come get me. Never did he say a word about having to get me.. When Sue passed away I took it on my own to take care of him. I was never asked if I would do this I wanted to. I felt he was like my pops and it was my duty. I sat there everyday and watch a little TV and fix him something to eat. He did a lot of complaining.. Rather this one called or rather or not someone lied again.. He began not remembering things that happened day to day.. I got a kick out of him, he would tell people that I didn’t come by or Herbert wasn’t there or no one called.. He would call me just as I pulled off at times and say where are you, I would tell him he say Honey I am sorry I just forgot. Each time I would get ready to leave he would always say thank you, I told him I don't ask for a thank you I am thanking you for all the times that you took care of me, and made those many road trips to come and get me. There were many times there at the end as he got very irritated at everything and would curse everything and everyone. At times I second guest myself if I can handle this, I knew that he didn’t mean anything that he was saying. Mom decided that she was going to start staying there watching over Chunk, she never was asked or told to do so, We have done this out of Love for you all and Our family. It has been hard for you all as well as me I have lost a dear loved one in my life. I will miss him calling me five hundred times a day just to talk , hearing that thump thump coming down the hall to my office in the day and napping on my sofa, and we riding to get hotdogs.. Of course his complaining.. Yeah I know, but he loved each and every one of you, he showed it by fussing. Know that I am here and if there is anything that I can do please Call Me... I want to thank you for allowing me to share your dad with me and letting me have the opportunity to help take care of him.. Love Susan

Mary Jimenez

March 15, 2007

My Prayers go out to the family.I will miss seeing him and his joking I loved to call him my boyfriend and he would tell me he had alot of girls.He was a good person He will be missed alot. He has gone home with Jesus A far better place no more pain.My prayers are with you.

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