Aaron Blair Marks
June 2, 1922 ~ June 22, 2020
Aaron Blair Marks, age 98, a resident of WV Veterans Nursing Facility, and a former resident of Philippi passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020. Blair was born June 2, 1922 in Berryburg a son of the late Arnett D. and Elda R. (Baughman) Marks. Blair was united in marriage to his wife of 70 years Pearl J. (Dent) Marks who preceded him in death on September 27, 2016. Surviving is
Daughters, Laura June Pitzer and husband Edward of Chambersburg, PA
Elda Jean Outman of Jacksonville, FL
Lois Jane McBee and late husband Gordon of Philippi
Seven grandchildren, Elizabeth J, Johnson of PA, Cynthia D. Ray and husband Charles of PA, Katherine J. Carbaugh and late husband David of PA, Melissa J. Zilcosky of TN, Aaron L. Outman and wife Tiffany of FL, Chasity C. McBee of Philippi, Dr. Krstal K. Thompson and husband Ron of Beckley
17 great grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren
Blair was also preceded in death by sister, Ada Lou Ashby, brother, Lewis M. Marks
Blair retired from Bethlehem Steel as a coal miner. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Blair was a member Bigelow Lodge #52, he was a 32nd Scottish Rite of Clarksburg, Knight Templar Chapter #11 in Grafton, Royal Arch Tygart Valley #39, Philippi OES Chapter #41, American Legion Post #44, and the Philippi Baptist Church.
Friends will be receive at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi, on Friday June 26, from 6-8 pm the OES Chapter #41 will conduct services at 7 pm. Visitation will resume on Saturday June 27, from 8am- 1 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm with Pastor Jon Villers officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with Military and Masonic graveside rites being accorded.
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In memory of Aaron Blair Marks, Judy Dadisman lit a candle
I worked with Blair for about 15 yrs threw bad times and good remember 85 flood when he was worrying about his dad stuck in Alkier apartment when my oldest daughter was sick and he brought me homemade black berry wine to give her and how he always talked about his wife and daughters he will be missed God Bless His Family
Elda Jean (EJ) and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the day your dad called our office and talked with me thinking that he was talking to you. You had a wonderful and loving dad. Hold to the wonderful memories.
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Flora, Marion, and Family
Jacksonville, Florida
We lost a very good man and an outstanding citizen in Barbour County!!! RIP Brother!!!
Blair was my pappy. I remember my pappy growing up as a stern but soft man. I remember his story telling and poems that he would recite and I would try to memorize them. I remember when pappy would come over to our house and sit outside with us in the summer. I would ride the bus after school to grammy and pappys house and they would fix me a snack, cheese, pretzels, peanut butter, mustard, a various assortment from the fridge and cabinets. I remember they would pick me up from school when I was very little. There are moments that I can feel Grammy and Pappy with me. i wish pappy could have seen me graduate college. He will forever be in my heart.