Lawrence H. Marks

Lawrence Hurley “Butch” Marks was born March 26, 1943 to

Hazel Grace Hurley and Masoliner Marks. Butch transitioned

home on December 5, 2019 of natural causes.

Butch was born in Newport, Rhode Island but later moved to

New York in his youth. He was educated in the New York

public education system and worked as an auto mechanic. He

also spent his pastime as a disc jockey in the New York area.

Butch’s union with his longtime love, Wanda Martin, produced

his one and only child, Lawrence A. Marks (Larry) and daughter

VeNeice Austin.

Butch was known as “Dad” and best friend to Larry. He was so

proud of him and it showed in their conversations. Butch was

known significantly to others by his smile and willingness to

help because of his handiness. He was always good with his

hands and knew just about everything there was to know from

every trade there was. Butch was a believer in humanity and

developed many friends over his lifetime. His best friend, Mike

Fordham, has always been a shoulder to lean on. Butch also

felt a close connection to the fur babies he adopted along the

way.

Butch is survived by two previous wives, Terry and Anise; his

two half sisters, Robin Bluford and Sandra Glover (Roy); his

daughter VeNeice Austin; his son Lawrence Marks (TJuani);

four grandchildren Talequia Hamilton, Lawrence A. Marks, II,

Aldina Austin, Ianna Austin, and three great grandchildren Jayla,

Trent and Janiya.

Butch is preceded in death by his Mother Hazel Hurley, Father

Masoliner Marks, and Wanda Martin.