Woodrow Kent Marcus

The son of Shirley Forrester Marcus, of Harrisonburg, and the late Glover M. Marcus, he is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marilyn Baer Marcus, and his three children, daughter Holly Marcus and husband Jeremiah Knupp, daughter Robin Cuevas and husband Emmanuel, and son Weston Marcus, all of Harrisonburg.

He is also survived by a brother, Philip Marcus, of Casar, N.C. and a sister, Dinah Tripodo, of Rio Rancho, N.M. He was preceded in death by his brother Steven Marcus of Lovettesville,Va.

Woody was born on October 10, 1945 in Hyattsville, Md. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and was involved in the local construction industry for nearly 30 years, the PTA, Boy Scouts and pursued a passion for biking on the regional rails-to-trails system. These associations have formed the basis for some of the family’s dearest friendships over the years.

With a kind smile and a gentle heart, Woody could always evoke laughter from those around him. He carried a love for his children beyond words, and pride in their successes. Battling cancer for a little over a year, brought many tears of joy and sorrow. Woody’s family was left with the truth that no matter what battle is being fought, love does in fact, conquer all.

A special thanks to sister-in-law Linda Sprinkel and husband Jim for all their help and loving support.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19 at Plains Elementary School in Timberville at 11:30am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to RMH Cancer Center.

Online condolences may be made for the family at www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.