Homegoing Celebration
For
Mr. Brandon Darnell Marks
January 13, 1984~August 1, 2014
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Twelve O'clock Noon
James Paschal Baptist Church
651 Hwy. 142
Covington, Georgia 30016
Rev. Dwayne Stephens, Pastor, Eulogist
Obituary
Mr. Brandon Darnell Marks was born on Friday, January 13, 1984, to the late Mr. Willie Oscar and Mrs. Antoinette Ross Marks in Atlanta, Georgia.
Brandon attended Dekalb County Public Schools and graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School on May 24, 2003. After high school, Brandon joined the United States Marine and received an Honorable Discharge January 25, 2007. He was employed at Caldwell Insulation and was a member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local #48.
Brandon joined James Paschal Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. W.G. Tigner, where he sung in the Church Male Chorus. Brandon was a member of the Masonic Organization Sons of Solomon #150.
Brandon made his transition on Friday, August 1, 2014, about 5:38 a.m., as he was on his way to work. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Willie Oscar Marks, grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Homer (Willie Maude) Marks and Mr. & Mrs. James (Aggie Rene) Dearro.
He leaves to mourn his passing; mother, Mrs. Antoinette R. Marks, son, Juwel Oscar Marks, brothers, Mr. D'Anthony Quentin West and Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Jerome (Carolyn) Marks, sisters, Mr. & Mrs. Danny (Brenda) Henderson and Mr. & Mrs. Melvin (Jacqueline) Thomas, aunts and uncles, Mr. Homer Marks, Jr., Ms. Charlie Mae Dowdell, Ms. Thelma Banks, Mr. & Mrs. Lucious (Nell) Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. George (Lois) Marks, Ms. Shirley Marks, Mr. & Mrs. Larry (Angela) Marks, Ms. Patricia Marks, Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Francie) Nolley, Ms. Olivia Hardeman and Mr. & Mrs. Willie (Marie) Height and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Interment
Lawnwood Memorial Park
Covington, Georgia
Pallbearers
Sons of Solomon #150
Nephews
Flower Ladies
Daughters of Destiny #199
Nieces
Acknowledgements
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair, perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say, perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day, whatever, you did to console our hearts, we thank you so very much .
The Marks Family