Mar 23, 2021

Clifford Ray “Hippy” Marks, 73, of Cassville W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was born March 2, 1948, to the late William and Gladys Lawler Marks.

Hippy worked in the coal mine for many years at Humphry number seven. In his free time, Hippy loved playing music, especially his guitar. His passion was riding his motorcycle and BSing with all his many friends at the bars. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and loved flowers. Family was very important to Hippy and he loved spending time with them, especially his brothers, Roger Marks of Florida and Jack Marks of Cassville.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Donna Keener Marks; three children, Tina Harman and John Marks, both of Pursglove, W.Va., and Phillip Marks of Cabin Creek, W.Va.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Marks of Florida and Jack Marks of Cassville; several nieces and nephews; and his great friends, his brothers-in-laws, Moke, Joe and Rick Keener, and James Brown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Anabelle Riffle; and one brother, Billy Marks of Georgia.

Honoring Hippy’s wishes, cremation is being provided by Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home.