Well Known Scott County Teenager Killed In Crash

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Posted: 7:16 PM May 9, 2008
Last Updated: 1:09 AM May 10, 2008

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The Scott County community of Stamping Ground is mourning the loss of a well known teen.
19-year old Jeremy Marks was killed after a car crash on KY 227 just south of Stamping Ground Friday. Police say Marks lost control of the SUV he was driving, hit a tree, and was thrown into a pasture about 50 feet away. This loss is hitting the community hard because the college student was very involved in public life. He was a former Scott County High basketball player and at his church he was a deacon and superintendent of the Sunday school.
One of Marks' friends, Lea Hammond spoke out about the young man, “He will never be forgotten. He was an amazing guy. He was perfect, perfect in everyway that he could be perfect."
Marks graduated last year from Scott County High School and was a member of the 2007 state basketball championship team.
There is no word on when Marks' funeral will be held.

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Posted by: Paul Location: Lexington on Jun 3, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Jeremy was one of the most responsible, and honorable young men that I have ever met. I had alot of troubles, and somehow he could always sense when things weren't right and he always made me feel better about myself as a person. I played ball with him on numerous occasions. He went to church just a few doors from my house. He used to come up and play around with my 2 babies before he went home from church. what a fantastic young example for young and old to follow! Jeremy, your heart and spirit will never be forgotten!! You are and always will be one of God's greatest gifts to this earth. You will always bring a light onto everyones heart and put a smile on thier face. I will never forget you my friend! You have been and always will be an insiration to me!!! Thank You from my heart for blessing me and honoring me as your friend...You will be remembered always!!! Paul

Posted by: Erin Location: georgetown on May 19, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Jeremy was such a good guy. i dont have one bad memory of him. he always knew how to make everyone laugh and i will miss that so much. RIP hunny.

Posted by: close friend Location: SG on May 12, 2008 at 03:41 PM
I have known Jeremy sence Kintergarden, I will miss him! he was always so happy! and a definate man of God! he wasnt afraid to let people know of his commitment in Christ, and yes we all make mistakes so Bart, please dont judge him based on his myspace... he was a very sweet boy and will be deeply mimssed by me and many others!! LOVE U MARKS!

Posted by: BOCO Location: BOURBON COUNTY on May 12, 2008 at 08:53 AM
I WENT TO COLLEGE WITH JEREMY. HE WAS IN MY READING CLASS. HE ALWAYS MADE ALL OF US LAUGH WITH HIS JOKES AND SILLY COMMENTS. WE ALL LOVED TO SEE HIM WALK THORUGH THE DOOR BECAUSE WE KNEW IT WOULD BE A GOOD DAY AND THAT HE WOULD TRY TO SWEET TALK THE TEACHER IN TO LETTING US OUT EARLY AND MORE OFTEN THEN NOT I WOULD WORK. EVEN THOUGH I DIDNT GET TO KNOW HIM VERY LONG. I WILL GREATLY MISS HIM. EVERYTIME THAT I PASS THE CLASSROOM I WILL ALWAYS BE REMINDED OF HIM. HIS FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Posted by: Hannah Perkins on May 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM
He was the kind of person who could make you life, when you didnt want to smile. He will be greatly missed by those who were blessed with him in their life. No one will ever forget Jeremy. I miss you Marks.

Posted by: DeVaughn Johnson Location: Frankfort, Kentucky on May 11, 2008 at 09:55 PM
R.I.P. COUSIN IMMA MISS U. CHURCH AINT GONNA BE THE SAME ANYMORE AND LIFE FOR ME AND DARIAN AND THE REST OF US AREN'T GONNA BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU HERE. WE LOVE YOU!

Posted by: Jordan Location: Denton, TX on May 11, 2008 at 03:30 PM
I cannot believe this happened. I will miss you. Jordan Perry

Posted by: Jaylen Location: Denton, TX on May 11, 2008 at 03:17 PM
I love you and I am going to miss my big brother. Jaylen Perry

Posted by: Holland's Location: Stamping ground on May 10, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Jeremy, was a good friend to both my son's Matt and Gage. He was a well respected young man in our community. He was alway's friendly, well mannered, and a true gentleman. What a fine young man his family raised..Jeremy will be missed by all and his family will be in our thoughts and prayer's..Larry,Paula,Matt and Gage..

Posted by: Teresa Location: Nicholasville on May 10, 2008 at 05:02 PM
My condolences to the family and friends of this wonderful, bright young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: ky. on May 10, 2008 at 01:29 PM
god takes only the best,i pray for his family

Posted by: Jennifer Location: Stamping Ground,Ky on May 10, 2008 at 01:29 PM
May Jeremy rest in peace up in heaven. He was a loved person and no one will forget him.

Posted by: Jennifer Location: Stamping Ground, Ky on May 10, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Jremy Marks was a friend of mine and my brothers. He was smart and could acomplish anything he set his mind to. He was a great person and it is sad his life had to end this way. He would have been a great asset to his community. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time. I just want everyone to know he was loved and will be missed. Jeremy will also never be forgotten in the hearts and minds of everyone that knew him.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Lexington on May 10, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Again young people, another example of why you should wear your seatbelt. If you aren't belted in, you can be thrown 50 feet from the car into a pasture and die. If he had been kept in the "safety cage", with seatbelt and airbags, he very well could still be alive today. May he rest in peace.

Posted by: Melissa Location: Jessamine on May 10, 2008 at 07:50 AM
It has been such a tragic week for young people. May you find comfort in God's word.

Posted by: Bart Location: Harrodsburg on May 10, 2008 at 06:22 AM
Yeah. Check out his myspace page and you will see what a wonderful person he was. Some things on there are not safe for work.

Posted by: Hank Snow Location: Georgetown on May 10, 2008 at 02:17 AM
This is absolutely a devestating loss. I didn't know the kid personally but from the sounds of things, he was very loved and will be missed. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

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