Natchez — Services for Jacob Ryan “Jake” Marks, 24, of Natchez, who died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in Jefferson County, will be at 10 a.m. today at Church Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Diane Woodall and the Rev. Ronnie Smith officiating.

Burial will follow at Donahue Plantation Cemetery on the Natchez Trace under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

Jake was born Sept. 22, 1984, in Natchez, the son of Rusty and Terry Marks. Jake, the middle child, was a brother to Russ and Nicky Marks.

He was a 2003 graduate of Adams County Christian School. He was employed by Steve Robertson Construction of Church Hill.

Jake was well known for his work ethic and could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. Though quiet in demeanor, his sly smile gave insight to his personality.

Jake’s passion for the outdoors was evidenced by his love of hunting and fishing in his favorite time of the year.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Neet Marks, of Ferriday.

Surviors include his parents; his brother, Russ and wife, Beth, of Pearl; his sister, Nicky Marks, of Natchez; grandparents Ed and Romana Mardis, of Natchez, and Bobby Marks, of Ferriday; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins by whom he will be truly missed.

Pallbearers will be Russ Marks, Dustin Perry, Emile Guedon, Jimmy Ray, Trey Mardis, Josh Powell, Eric Anders and Lee Blanton.

Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Marks, David Robertson, James Sullivan, Colton Presscot and Jeremy Rehms.

Jake loved children of all ages so in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or a children’s charity of your choice.

The family asks that you keep them in your prayers.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.lairdfh.com.