Frederick Eugene Marks

Frederick "Fred" Eugene Marks, age 83, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:37 AM at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1940 in Rochester, Indiana to the late Russell and Leota (Albitz) Marks. Fred married Janice (Wilhide) Marks on December 18, 1966 in Etna Green, Indiana, and she survives.

Fred served his country for 30 years in the United States Army, Army Reserves, United States Navy, and eventually retiring from the Navy Reserves. Fred retired from Chrysler after 33 years of employment. He was a member of the UAW 685. Fred was also a long-time member of Bible Baptist Church. He had a passion for motor sports and avid fan of NASCAR. He enjoyed spending time with his boys, turning wrenches. Fred was a huge supporter of his boys BMX racing. He was known as the "Cool Dad" to the neighborhood kids.

Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Janice; two sons, Rick (Tracy) Marks and Chad (Kelly) Marks; grandchildren, Morgan (Matt) Greene, Devon (Kensey) Marks, Ethan (Kenzie) Marks, and Rylund Marks; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Janice Jane (Stahl), Joe Stahl, and Greg Stahl; several nieces and nephews; and his canine companion, Dudley.

Preceded in death are his parents, Russell and Leota; and his stepfather, Joe Stahl.

There will be a time of visitation for Fred on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo. Pastor Keith Treadway will be officiating. Entombment will follow to Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery with full military rites performed by the United States Army and VFW Post 1152 Military Rites Team.