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Will Marks Obituary

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.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 6, 2023.

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Yolanda & Joseph Shepard

January 7, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Valerie Myles

January 7, 2023

Will Mark Sr , Your Spirit Will me missed , Always will remember our days growing up, with your amazing Family! Praying For your Family & children { Patricia [Pat] MACKIE

Patricia [ Pat] MACKIE

January 7, 2023

Praying For The Family of Will Mark Sr. My Long time Friend , like a Brother , your amazing spirit will be missed ,May you soul Rest In Peace, and praying for your Family

Tarie Porter

January 7, 2023

Love you Grandpa and I will miss you dearly. Get your rest. I just gained an Ancestor

Cynthia Warner

January 6, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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AkzoNobel Family

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Get Your Rest Dad

Shawanda Goodwin

December 31, 2022

Get Your Rest Dad ❤

Natasha & Wesley Goodwin

December 30, 2022

Shawanda, Will, Nadia & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Big Will was a wonderful person and will be missed!

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New Home Ministries

1616 Robert C. Blakes Dr. (Carondelet St), New Orleans, LA

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7

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

New Home Ministries

1616 Robert C. Blakes Dr. (Carondelet St), New Orleans, LA

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Dennis Funeral Home - New Orleans

1812 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

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