Walter T. Marks

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