Marcus Douglas Fondren
Marcus Douglas Fondren, age 66, of Brent, AL passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends at UAB West.
Marcus faced many difficult seasons in life and in time he turned his heart and life fully towards Jesus. He believed deeply in second chances and the grace that carries us through life’s hardest moments.
Marcus is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Fondren and Mildred Fondren. He is survived by his step-mother, Adelle Fondren; sisters, Renee Smith (Denny), Patricia Luker (Steve), Teresa Averette (Eddie); nieces, Stephanie Brown, Kayla Cottingham, and Kelsey Caffee; nephews, Tyler Clements and Casey Crocker; and six great nephews and three great nieces.
Services for Marcus will be held Friday, February 6, 2026 at Sardis Church in Heiberger, AL. A visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a service at 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Brother Ray Grantham and Brother Jay Dockery will be officiating.
We are so sorry and praying for all the family and friends. *Matthew 18:20*
Sending my thoughts and prayers for the Family, Marcus and I met when working at the sawmill restaurant he was the kindest person you liked working with also he become my neighbor who will be missed, R,I,P Marcus!
Prayers and love for all the family.
Prayers for comfort during this hard time. Sending hugs and love.
Praying for the family during this sad time. Marcus was a precious person.
Thought’s and Prayers for all the family and friends that knew Marcus. He was always a very sweet person. That’s the way I want to remember him to.
I’m so sorry for the loss of Marcus! I met him years ago when working with him at the sawmill restaurant, He was the most kindest person to everyone he met, As a neighbor and friend your gonna be missed, RIP Marcus!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for all of Marcus’s family. 🙏
Mike and I wish we could have met Marcus. Our hearts & minds are with you and family…sending all our love & prayers for comfort. John 10: 28 – 30
Mike and I wish we had the opportunity to meet Marcus. We are sending our love and prayers for the family. John 10: 28 – 30. Thankful for the comfort of God’s promise of eternity in heaven 🙏
Praying for family. Praying you willl feel God’s love and that of friends
Praying for the Fondren family,
Hale & Donna Murphy