ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MARKS, LAWRENCE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died Friday Aug 6, 2010

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MARKS, LAWRENCE 
August 10, 1931 - August 6, 2010

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Mr. Lawrence Marks, 78, a native of Arnaudville, Louisiana and a resident of 
Bayou Vista, Louisiana passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010, at Terrebonne 
General Medical Center in Houma.

Lawrence was a Marine and a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he earned a 
purple heart in the service of his country. A member of the VFW and American 
Legion and was a volunteer driver of the VA bus for many years for which his 
service was acknowledged with a plaque on two occasions. He enjoyed riding his 
bike and could often be seen in the neighborhood on his early rounds, he was a 
voracious reader, enjoyed grilling for family and friends, going to his camp and 
attending all weddings to which he was invited. He had a friend everywhere he 
went.

Mr. Marks is survived by his wife Rita Hollier Marks of 54 years; one daughter 
Peggy Marks Dinger and her husband Jody Dinger, Sr. of Berwick; three sons: 
Randal Marks and his wife Heidi Nini Marks of Patterson; Dean Marks, Sr. of 
Patterson and Lawrence David Marks of Houma. Six grandchildren: Kristi Marks 
Pinho, Erica Marks Oncale, Dean Marks, Jr., Jody Dinger, Jr., Joshua Marks, and 
Gaige Marks and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother 
Emery Marks and his sister Mina Marks of Arnaudville, Louisiana.

Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents Onezime and Jeanne Olivier Marks, 
three sisters Maude Champagne, Mildred Ritchie, Dora Marks and a brother Onezime 
Marks Jr.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 11, 2010 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at 
Hargrave Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm.

Visitation will continue Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 10:00 am until dismissal 
at 1:30 pm at Hargrave Funeral Home. A Mass will be conducted at 2:00 pm at St. 
Bernadette Catholic Church in Bayou Vista.

Lawrence will be laid to rest in The Morgan City Cemetery.

The East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad will conduct graveside services.

Lawrence's family asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the DAV.

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