Raymond J. Marks, age 76, a resident of Pasadena for 30 years, passed away at his home on April 26, 2017 after a two and a half year battle with lung cancer.

He was born on May 28, 1940, in Baltimore, to the late Bessie and Raymond Marks. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving for 27 years until his retirement as a First Sergeant. He also worked as a machinist for the Kaydon Company for 12 years. He was a member of St. Jane Frances Church, and the "Just Country Dance Club" for 15 years. During his free time he also enjoyed reading, golf, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Ray is preceded in death by his brother Charles Marks, and his step-brother Jonny Smallwood.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years: Patricia A. Marks; two sons: Raymond Marks, III, of Arnold, and Bryan Marks, of Marriottsville; two daughters: Tracy Kirkland, of Severn, and Robin Vacek, of Marriottsville; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The family invites friends to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Monday in St. Jane Frances Church, with Monsignor Carl Cummings officiating. His burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Those who wish may donate to the Hospice of the Chesapeake at www.hospicechesapeake.org and feel free to express your condolences below as well.