Richard A. Marks - Benton, IL Richard A. Marks, 52, of Benton, died at 10:43 p. m. Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Marks was born on April 28, 1960 in Benton, IL the son of Jack Marks and Betty (Wilson) Marks. He married the former Tammy Edwards on July 24, 1992 and she survives. Richard worked at the Rend Lake Resort as a maintenance man for over seven years and enjoyed playing pool in the Benton Pool League. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. His family was his top priority in his life and he took care of them until his last breath. He will be missed by so many people, but he will be in our hearts forever. Surviving relatives include his wife, Tammy Marks, Benton, two daughters, Jennifer Morgan, Conway, AR, Cassandra Marks, Hackett, AR, two step-children, Jennifer Lewis and Michael Edwards, both of Benton, four grandchildren, Damien Edwards, Maddison Lewis, Madison Higgs, Morgan Higgs, two brothers, Randy Marks, Marion, Darell (Dana) Marks, Marion, one sister, Robin (Jim) See, Harrisburg, three nephews, Allen Morris, Harrisburg, Aden Marks, Marion, Dakota Coffee, Goreville, and two nieces, Britni Morris, Harrisburg and Mycah Browning, Marion. Mr. Marks was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, David Kearney. Following cremation, burial will take place in East Fork Cemetery in West Frankfort. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.