Russell James Marks' Obituary
Russell James Marks passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 70. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Corey Elkins officiating.
At the request of family, visitation will be held the same day from 10:00 AM until time of Services.
Russell is survived by his wife, Jo Fontenot Marks; one son, Thomas “Tommy” Wiggins (Hailee); son-in-law, Josh Berard; brother, Ralph Marks (Charlotte); two sisters, Gloria Norman, Audrey Hymel; eight grandchildren, Cody, Alex, Dylan, Abigail, Ledger, Kylie, Landon and Colt.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tiffany Berard; his parents, Oscar and Edith Shexneider Marks; one brother, Larry Marks and his wife, Laura; his sister, Julie Martin and her husband Mike; two brothers-in-law, Steve Norman and Ken Hymel.
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