Tributes for Houston Postal Worker Steven Marks Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver

Remembering Steven Marks

• 💔 A memorial stands for Steven Marks, a 58-year-old postal worker killed while on his mail route.
• 🎱 Many remember Steven for his passion for playing pool, where he was known for being a great and fun player, often spending six to seven days a week at the billiards hall.
• 🤝 Friends like Tiffany Torres describe him as a genuine person who would give you the shirt off his back, highlighting his kindness.

Tragic Circumstances of Death

• 💥 Steven Marks was struck and killed by a pickup truck while delivering mail on Antoine Drive.
• 🚨 The Harris County Sheriff's Office states the driver, Jose Romero, was fleeing the scene of an earlier crash and lost control of the vehicle.
• 🇺🇸 Marks was also a Marine Corps veteran and a Desert Storm veteran, remembered as an outstanding citizen.

Community Calls for Change

• 🗣️ Neighbors and friends, including HOA president Charlotte Mays, are advocating for neighborhood box units to prevent mail carriers from having to stop at each house.
• 🚧 Mays has been working with the postal service for two years on this issue, which she hopes to push forward in memory of Steven to improve safety for future carriers.
• 📬 USPS confirmed Steven Marks had worked for the postal service for 28 years and is offering counseling to his co-workers.

Legal Proceedings

• ⚖️ Jose Romero has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and was expected to appear in court.