Will Marks Sr.

Will C Marks, Sr., a native and resident of New Orleans, La., passed away peacefully Christmas Morning at the age of 71. Son of the late Elnora Leonard and Fred Marks; loving father of Shawanda (Joseph) Goodwin, Will (Simone) Marks Jr., Nadia (Deshannon) Patterson, and Roy (Bernice) Webster Jr.; devoted grandfather to Joshua Womack, Joseph and Jeremiah Goodwin, Ivayante Patterson, Tarie Porter, Bria Evans, Will III, Taylor and Chelsea Marks. Great-grandfather of the late Nylah Marks, brother of Lorraine Curry, Carolyn M. Martin, Fred Mark Jr., and the late Edward Cunningham Jr., Gloria Turner and Sadie Marks. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers and members of New Home Ministries, former co-workers of HANO and LSUMC, are all invited to attend Will's Celebration of Life Service Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:00 am at New Home Ministries, 1616 Robert C. Blakes Dr. (Carondelet St), New Orleans, La, Bishop R. C. Blakes Jr. Pastor Bishop Samuel R. Blakes, Pastor/Officiating Minister. Interment Greenwood Cemetery (5190 Canal Blvd.). Visitation begins at 9:00 am in the above-named church. Please view and sign the guestbook at www.dennismortuaryservice.com.