He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church and long-time resident of the Murray Hills community.
Lewis served his country faithfully in the United State Army during World War II and the Korean War and afterward in the Army Reserves. He left military service with the rank of Major. Lewis retired after 41 years from TVA . He was a devoted father and adoringly known as “Granddaddy” and “Pappaw” to his many grandchildren.
An avid sports fan, he enjoyed cheering for the Crimson Tide whenever they played. He lived a long, fulfilling life and was loved by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: wife, Helen; two sons, Lewis, Jr. and Randy; six brothers and four sisters.
Mr. Marks is survived by: son, Barry (Becky); daughters-in-law, Janet and Peggy; grandchildren, Michele (Pete), Lewis “Trey” III, Bradley (Malori), Michael (Beth), and Jeffrey (Caroline); great-grandchildren, Bryce, Reece, Vivien, and Henry; sister, Irene.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel with the Rev. David Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends preceding the service on Saturday from 1-3 PM at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers….donations can be made to St. John Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive, Chattanooga, TN. 37416 .
He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church and long-time resident of the Murray Hills community.
Lewis served his country faithfully in the United State Army during World War II and the Korean War and afterward in the Army Reserves. He left military service with the rank of Major. Lewis retired after 41 years from TVA . He was a devoted father and adoringly known as “Granddaddy” and “Pappaw” to his many grandchildren.
An avid sports fan, he enjoyed cheering for the Crimson Tide whenever they played. He lived a long, fulfilling life and was loved by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: wife, Helen; two sons, Lewis, Jr. and Randy; six brothers and four sisters.
Mr. Marks is survived by: son, Barry (Becky); daughters-in-law, Janet and Peggy; grandchildren, Michele (Pete), Lewis “Trey” III, Bradley (Malori), Michael (Beth), and Jeffrey (Caroline); great-grandchildren, Bryce, Reece, Vivien, and Henry; sister, Irene.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel with the Rev. David Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends preceding the service on Saturday from 1-3 PM at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers….donations can be made to St. John Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive, Chattanooga, TN. 37416 .
Family Members
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Frances B. Marks Kephart
1908–1970
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Thelma Louise Marks Shelton
1909–2007
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Clara Marks Rhodes
1910–1995
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Millinee Marks Wright
1912–2008
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Homer Lee Marks
1914–1979
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Inez Marks Shipman
1915–2005
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Hollis Joshua Marks
1917–2006
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Frank Ray Marks
1918–2002
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Hershel Chalmers Marks
1920–1985
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Howard Walter Marks
1921–2005
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Irena "Rena" Marks Hauser
1924–2019
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Johnny Edward Marks
1926–1990
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