Jessie William Marks

Mr. Jessie "Cotton" William Marks, 81, of 2411 N. Main Street, died Monday, December 26, 2005, at the home of his daughter, Annette Grossman. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Roland Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:00 am Wednesday at the cemetery. Mr. Marks was born February 4, 1924 in Rowan County. He was the son of the late Grover Marks and Lola Whitley Marks. He was retired from Propst Brother's, formerly Kannapolis Ice and Fuel, where he worked for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Kannapolis Moose Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Derrick Marks. Mr. Marks is survived by two daughters, Annette Grossman and husband, Steve, and Cyndi Marks all of Concord; son, Dennis Marks and wife, Jenna, of Statesville; seven grandchildren, Will Marks, Tracy Wilhelm and husband, Mark, Scott Marks and wife, Angela, Nicholas Williams and fianc e, Nicole Dellisanti, Whitney Williams, Mandy Grossman and fianc , Jason Porter, and Rachel Grossman; three great grandchildren. Cotton is also survived by his former wife, Helen Marks, and his long-time friend, Ronnie Linker. The family has requested that memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cabarrus County, P.O. Box 1235, Concord, NC 28026-1235, or to the charity of the donor's choice. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Hospice of Cabarrus County for all of their support. Cotton's final wish was fulfilled when he and the family enjoyed an Oyster Roast for Christmas.