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Charles Francis Marks, 65
Charles Francis Marks (65) passed away quietly on November 2, 2025, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, his beloved wife Anna at his side. Born in Castro Valley, California, Charlie spent his childhood in several states, ultimately living in Atlanta, Georgia, graduating from high school, receiving his bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle, and his master’s degree from Georgia Tech. He and Anna married in 1983 and were looking forward to their 42nd anniversary.
Charlie was passionate about all things transportation: building model trucks, maintaining the family cars, working over 20 years with Delta Airlines, 24 years as a volunteer with the National Championship Air Races, and his retirement job at a local marina. Charlie and Anna loved to travel, going to almost 20% of the world’s countries together.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Jerome Marks, and brother, Phillip Marks. He leaves behind his wife Anna, his sister Deborah Chedister and husband John, sister Karen Durigan and husband Philip, sister Sarah Marks, and nephews Matthew Chedister, Mark Chedister and Joseph Durigan.
Charlie was truly loved by all who knew him. He was an indomitable soul, generous of spirit, and dove into everything headlong. He fiercely loved his family, friends and pets. He excelled at sports, photography, gourmet cooking, woodworking, and all things mechanical.
He was taken too soon ... his family and friends are heartbroken.
Future celebrations of Charlie’s life will be announced at a later date. A memorial page will be posted on the Oxley-Heard Funeral Home website.
Donations in memory of Charlie may be made to:
- National Championship Air Races
