MARKS-GORDON-COLE CEMETERY, (Tarpley to Prospect Rd) GILES COUNTY TENNESSEE

MARKS, J.(James) T. (Thomas), 25 Jan 1842 - 20 Jan 1919. "At rest", "Gone but not forgotten". (C.S.A.; 1st Wheeler's Cav.; Pension # S14006; Widow's Pension #W11106 filed by Bell Ma rks.)

MARKS, James T. "Babe" The Pulaski Citizen 23 Jan 1919
J. T. "Babe" Marks well known and popular citizen of Giles County died at his home near Tarpley, Monday night, after a short illness extending over about a week.
Mr. Marks had served as Constable or deputy sheriff much of the time for many years and was often selected to serve the courts or grand jury. Thus he came in contact with citizens from all parts of the county and hundreds of friends will be grieved to learn of his death.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. S. Stroud and the burial was at the Marks family graveyard Tuesday.

Obit shared by MB McClain Richardson, 24 Jun 2015