William Mark Shields (Marcus) (Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch), came into this world on December 31, 1960. He left us on June 06, 2021 at the age of 60 after a long battle with his illness.
Guided to the other side of the vail by his Father Grant Lynn Shields & Mother Gladys Eliza Dowdle Bateman Shields. Reuinited on the other side by his Siblings Marie Bateman Shields Strickland, & Russell Merlin Bateman Shields.

DaddyO will live on through his Daughters Sonja Eve Christensen, & Son in Law Karl LeRoy Christensen, Vanessa Springman Noel, & Son in Law John Richard Noel. His fun loving nature will be carried on through his 3 extraordinary Grandchildren Brianna Noel Judd, Thomas Richard Noel, & Kaeson Lee Christensen. Also survived by Sisters Ruth Bateman, June Bateman Shields Hatch, Elizabeth Kay Shields Butler, Laura Jane Shields, Brother Gary Shields, his many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, & his Uncle Robert Kieth Dowdle.

Graduated from The School of Hard Knox to find his passion in leather making untill his retirement. Marcus will be most remembered for his love of Hard Rock Music, his San Francisco 49rs, and his unique sense of humor and style. His compassion, selflessness, and love will continue to effect any of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Marky Marks strenghth, stubborness, fighting spirit and heart was a true testimate to who he was. He is deeply loved and will be deeply missed. This world will most definately not be the same without him.