James L. Marks Obituary
The passing of James L. Marks of Rockford, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 16, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James L. Marks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Marks and Ella Marks (Alexander); his grandchildren, Eldwin Marks II and Kayana Marks-Narcisse; and his siblings, Marvin Marks, Jr. and Lavonne Barbary.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Johnson; his children, Eldwin Marks (Debra), Michael Marks (Kathy) and Erica Baker (Pharris); his grandchildren, Jonathan Marks, Nicole Fitzgerald-Marks, Laken Sisson (Robbie), Kaitlin Garibaldi (Max) and Zander Baker; and his sisters, Gloria Breedlove and Queenester Reynolds (James). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many cherished godchildren.
