Jacob Marquis Obituary
Jacob Allen Marquis, 18, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born on October 27, 2006 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Michael Phillip Marquis and Cheryl Renee Bratton.
Jacob worked as a diesel mechanic for TA-Travel Centers of America. He earned his welding certificate from Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, Arkansas. Jacob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gaming and spending time with his friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Clay and Betty Bratton and Darlene Harvey.
Jacob is survived by his parents: Cheryl Bratton Profitt of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Michael and Stephany Marquis of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two step brothers: Macen and Vincent Delgado of Marked Tree, Arkansas, four sisters: Cheyenne Proffitt of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Isabella Parish of Osceola, Arkansas, Mindy Proffitt of New York and Alex Rosse of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
A visitation will be held Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
508 Frisco St P.O. Box 486, Marked Tree, AR 72365
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