Walter T. Marks
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Walter T. Marks, 85, of Cochranville, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Brandywine Hospital. He was the husband of Phyllis (Raine) Marks, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Bridgeton, N.J., Walter was the son of the late Esther (Anderson) and the late Samuel Marks.
Walter served as a Airplane Mechanic in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of Parkesburg VFW.
He was employed as a Standardbred Race Horse Driver. He also raised horses.
Walter is also surivived by his two daughters: Cindy Simmons, wife of George, and Felicia Lacey, wife of Jeff, both of Cochranville; four grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and a brother, John Marks of N.J.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Melissa Marks, and two brothers, Samuel and Victor Marks.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 30th, 2016 at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, with a viewing from 10 until 11 AM. The interment will be held on Monday at 12 noon at Lawnside Cemetery Association, 1017 Route 40, Woodstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, Suite 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
<p>Cindy your Dad was a great
<p>Cindy your Dad was a great guy. He worked for us for years we missed him when he retired. I will not be able to be there Saturday. Please know you will be in my thoughts. Maybe I will see you out hunting sometime. Take care.</p>
Felicia and Cindy and your
Felicia and Cindy and your mom,Loved coming to the farm when your mom tutuored Jason,your dad was always so cool ,and fa mile functions ,Mr Marks was a special man,Prayers,thoughts Carol Amoriello
Shawna, Cindy and Lex
I wish I could be there Saturday, but I will be thinking of all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss!
To the family of Walter Marks
To the family of Walter Marks: I was very sorry to read on the USTA website about Walter passing. Walter was a driver and trainer for me and many other people during the 70's-80's. He was a top driver who was well liked and respected at Brandywine and Liberty Bell. I remember visiting his farm and horse barn in PA. Water was a gentleman and an old friend of mine who will never be forgotten.
Dean Richardson
Ocean City, MD
To the entire family of
To the entire family of WalterT Marks, Thinking of you. He was a great person! Wish more on earth were like him. Loved his stories, you were blessed to have such a wonderful man in your lives. Great memories from the farm. Deepest sympathy to all, Connie, Bianca & Dominic
Great stories
I liked to just sit and talk to Walter at the farm. I can still see him telling me to pull up a chair and sit a while. Thinking of your family.