Many people have expressed their sympathies about Marks' long battle with cancer, saying how hard it was for them, when Mark had to spend weeks at a time in the hospital. We realize now how greatful to have chance to spend his last days with all of his family and friends. We all talked about all of our happy times , to make up for lost times. When a loved one passes away, we tend to remember to keep only his most shinning characteristics within us. When he departed, .Marks' only fault was that he left behind his wife of over thirty years and his brother and sisters, along with many nieces and nephews whom he loved so very much. Mark faced the world with unparalleled love hope and optimism .His passion was to be the best provider and the best father he didn't have to be. Mark loved the outdoors and took walks, tinkered with whatever he found and loved going to find yard sales and flea markets. After being diagnosed with small cell cancer we decided not to stay home but to find places to go. we found the Tillmans' corner senior center, and met so many wonderful people there. He called it his second home. Mark had nicknames for some friends there. Cookie (Joyce) was the tables' mafia boss, great at keeping everyone in line. Nell he loved her giggles. Kathy (cat) was always so busy, never sat down long enough to play Farkle with the rest of us. Annie was a joy to Mark he always loved her being there. But his favorite was Harriet, she never missed the spots on the dice.When Harriet was there he could never get away with cheating . He grew to love them all and missed being able to get there. Mark always missed his aunt and uncle after they passed. He loved them and would talk about all the fun times they shared. w He missed his mom after she passed and said he looks forward to seeing her again. Mark will be sorely missed, but greater than the sorrow, from death is the joy he brought into all of our lives. Mark loved life and lived it to the fullest, His love will continue to guide us through out our lives. May God take him in his loving arms and may we rejoice and celebrate his life together. Amen Mark we love and miss you.....

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