John A. Marks

John A. Marks, 88, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 at his home in Fort Wayne. Born in Peru, IN, John worked as a manufacturer engineer with General Electric for 43 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Quarter Century Club at G.E. Apprentice Alumni Association, 2nd Air Division Association, Miami Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Southwest Conservation Club, and the Reserve Officers Association. John flew 18 combat missions as a bombardier and navigator in the European Theater during WWII. He retired as a Lt. Colonel from the Air Force Reserves with 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and working with his hands building many furnishings including their home. John loved his family and cherished his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 61 years Elaine Marks of Fort Wayne, sons, Jon Marks, Rick (Heidi) Marks, Dennis Marks, Leonard (Donna Carrico) Marks all of Fort Wayne, Bruce Marks of East Moline, IL, daughter Judy J. (John) Slatton of Fort Wayne, brother, Joe (Jody) Marks of Kent, WA, sister, Susie Bailey of Indianapolis, 12 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by parents George and Susie Marks, brothers, George Marks Jr., David Marks, sisters, Percella, Mary, and Marcella. Service is 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2011 at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with Pastor Tim Dilley officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, Friday, May 20, 2011 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Burial with Military Honors at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, IN. A gathering of family and friends will follow the cemetery service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne American Heart Association or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.