Marcus Ray Cary, affectionately known as "Hook", was born August 12, 1949 in Minden, Louisiana to the union of the late Kinlock Cary, Jr and Ruth Warren Cary. He was the third of six children. Marcus accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at St. Rest Baptist Church, Minden, LA.

Marcus was a proud graduate of the Webster High School Class of 1968. After graduation, he enlisted and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. Following in his father's footsteps, he began working for L&A and KCS Railroad Company. He retired after 30+ years. After relocating from Dallas, TX, he united with the Growing Valley Baptist Church, Minden LA, where he diligently served as Vice-President of the Usher Board for several years.

During the early hours of Sunday, May 15, 2016, Marcus made his transition to heaven.

Marcus is preceded in death by his parents, and nephew, Damien and brother-in law, Thomas Cowart.

He leaves to cherish, the love of his life, Barbara Jackson; children-Marcus Patillo, Candance Sims of Dallas, TX, J.Koda Cary; three sisters- Dicy Cary Cowart of Shreveport, LA, Stephanie Cary Batton, Dorothy "Dottie" Cary Armand (Ken) of Shreveport, LA; two brothers – Kinlock Cary III (Ola) of Las Vegas, NV and Warren Cary; grandchildren – Jon, Chalmer, Brelyn, Maddie; five great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews , relatives and friends, including special friends " Charlie" Thomas and Romano Dillard.