Steven Alan Marks, 53, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and pawpaw, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014, surrounded by his family.  Steve was born on November 9, 1960, in Beaumont, to Odean Conner Marks and Sam Marks.  Steven was a 1978 graduate of Forest Park High School, Beaumont.

Survivors include his loving wife, Karen; sons, William “Shorty” Conkle and Joseph Conkle and his wife, Sara; daughter, Jennifer Jarrett and her husband, Jason; grandchildren, Justin, Ashleigh, Kaitlyn, Landon, Cale, Jenna, Jaycee, Ethan and McKenna; parents; sister, Sheri Cook and her husband, Landon; brother, Spencer Marks and his wife, Tara; nieces and nephews, Tyler and Amber Cook and Stephen, Emma Marks and Katie Marks; and numerous extended family and friends.

A gathering of Mr. Marks’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2014, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.  His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Broussard’s with interment to follow at Ferrell Cemetery, Holly Fork.