Obituary of Gerald W. Marks

Marks, Gerald "Jerry" W. 76, of Largo passed away on June 24th. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Catherine. He is survived by his wife Mary; sons Robert Walter Marks and Bernard Leonard Poole III; daughter Victoria (John) Pollard; brother Richard A. (Mary Ann) Marks; one niece; 2 nephews six grandchidlren; several great grandchildren and extended families the Imhoffs, Camerons, Russells, Goods, Varsalonas, his first wife Rose Brann, the Bucs and Acosta groups and his Lancaster High friends. Jerry was born in Columbia, PA and moved to Gulfport in 1958. His love for the grocery business started in Pennsylvania and continued through retirement in 2005. He worked for Winn Dixie for 16 years, Fleming Foods for 5 years and Acosta Sales for 23 years. After retirement he volunteered at the RCS Food Bank and delivered for Meals on Wheels. For 34 years Jerry and Mary enjoyed traveling the world for business as well as pleasure. He loved sports, fishing, golf, family and friends. He was known for his sense of humor and jokes for every occasion. He will be missed dearly but never forgotten.