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Official Obituary of

Pastor John Marks, Jr.

July 28, 1955 ~ November 29, 2024 (age 69) 69 Years Old

Pastor John Marks, Jr. Obituary

".......And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:"

Ephesians 4:11-13

Accepting the perfect will of our Father, we, the staff & management of Whitfield Mortuary, LLC, publicly announce the earthly transition of 69 year old, Pastor John Marks, Jr. of Kinston, who accepted his ultimate healing on Friday, November 29, 2024, at ECU Health -- Greenville, NC. 

A life celebration will be conducted 11:00AM, Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at the Hickory Grove Church of Christ  - DOC (601 West Road -Kinston, North Carolina) with Pastor Robby Millard officiating. Burial will follow in the Westview Cemetery. 

An inspirational wake will take place from 6:00PM - 8:00PM, December 6, 2024 at Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church (400 S. Adkin Street - Kinston, North Carolina 28501.

Sympathy Cards, Church Resolutions, and Floral Arrangements may be sent to Whitfield Mortuary, LLC, 1501 W. Vernon Ave. - Kinston, North Carolina 28504.

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