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Funeral services will be at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Bel Air on Monday, June 16 at 11:00 A.M.
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for Mark Williams
June 12, 2009
Dear Mark,
So here it is, my last entry...found a sense of comfort writing to you in here. Your dear mom, such a wonderful person and what a friend I've found in her and Leo too! I know you are smiling about that. From here until I close my eyes, I will carry my love for you in my heart. Just remember, you promised to be the first one I see if I'm fortunate enough to get where you are!! We will always love you, Mark...always! George, Nicole, Toby and Simon
One year anniversary . . love you George,Billy,Mom
Andrea K. Lake
June 9, 2009
Andrea Lake
June 9, 2009
Baby Boy . . .one year since your death. We burned a log and sat in your garden and at 1:57AM George & I were together. We remember. We love you. We will miss you forever.
I love you Mark.
Mom
George Keffer
May 27, 2009
Dear Mark,
You are with me always at the trailer. Sometimes it's so hard being there without you and sometimes I know it's "you" comforting me! Almost a whole year and yet it seems like only yesterday. This may be my last entry here. Just know that my love for you will endure until I see that million dollar smile again! I love you my dearest, Mark! On June 9th, your mom, Billy and I will be together. Love, George
May 10, 2009
Dear Mark ~ my 'Baby Boy'
Thank you for being such a wonderful son. The world was blessed to have your love and laughter for almost 36 years. I love you and miss you each and every day.
Love Mom
George Keffer
March 12, 2009
Dear Mark,
Even though I know you will be looking over your mom on her birthday tomorrow, just wanted you to know I will be too! Love, George
George Keffer
February 16, 2009
Mark,
I am learning (well, trying to learn) the guitar from Leo! IMAGINE!!! Love you, baby! George XO
Andrea Lake
February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day Baby Boy.
I miss you . . . love you.
Mom
Dave OBrien
January 5, 2009
Mark, you've been in my thoughts daily, but even more with the holidays. I know how much you loved decorating and how excited you were to see your family. I'll never forget our "Christmas in the Snow". You've been gone now almost 7 months and I don't believe it's really sunk in. I haven't even been able to take your name and number out of my phone. I miss you every day. The world isn't the same place.
Always,
Dave
Andrea Lake
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Baby Boy;
I love you.
Love Mom
George Keffer
December 15, 2008
Dear Mark,
I know you are smiling about the "Mark Williams Scholarship" fund. I am proud to be a part of that! Love, George
George Keffer
December 9, 2008
My Dear Lil Marky Brown,
6 month of tears, 6 months of blessings learned from the pain, 6 months of longing for you but knowing that you are ever present. I will always love you! George
P.S. Please continue to visit Nicole!
Andrea Lake
December 9, 2008
Mark . . . it has been 6 months since your death and the pain is ever present. So many people have stepped forward to help me. . I'm sure they make you proud. As Christmas approaches I think of you often . . and all of your 'fat' Christmas trees. . . how you loved to wrap gifts. I miss so much Baby Boy. I love you. Mom
George Keffer
November 19, 2008
Dear Mark,
I miss you more each day but am so blessed by what we shared. I know you are continuing to watch over Nicole and I because we both feel you with us! My memories of "us" help me through each day. I love you still and always! George
Myrna Shaffer
November 7, 2008
Mark,
My mind has turned to thoughts of you so often over the last several months. Why is it we so often take for granted what we have? Why do we cherish more fully once we have lost? Why does this world find greater comfort in black or white, in left or right, in haves or have-nots? We mire ourselves in the past, or we long for the eternal “someday.” In so doing we miss the “present!” You dear Mark did not fit a worldly comfort mold. But, most assuredly you were a present!
In this historic week of “change” I vow to no longer linger on the fringes. Rather, in what time I may have, I will rest in the “now.” I will accept fully the comfort of God’s “presence.” I will reach not from one side to the other, but stand centered, cherished, with arms open to embrace both. I will remember the joy that danced in your eyes little cousin. Mark…you made your mark. Thank you.
George Keffer
October 16, 2008
My Lil James Brown...my heart still aches for you and always will! I will live my life in a way that pays you honor. Just know you are always missed and always loved! George
Katie Christian
September 13, 2008
Hey Mark I just want you to know i still miss you so much everyday. i have your picture next to my bed because it helps me to think that there are good people in ths world, and for some odd reason God wanted you for himself. But I think about you all the time and life really isnt the same without you.
Donald Elliott
September 8, 2008
Mark, I miss you dearly and will miss the times that I would swing by your work and we would sit and laugh in our booth. You were always able to make me laugh no matter what I was going through. You were a wonderful friend that will be dearly missed by myself and everyone that knew you.
Paula Messina
August 21, 2008
I love and will miss you everyday.
George Keffer
August 20, 2008
Dear Mark,
Thank you so much for your "visit" this past weekend. In death, as in life, you are always doing something to comfort me. I love you for it! George
P.S. Thank you also for your "gifts" to Nicole!!!
Andrea Lake
July 27, 2008
July 16 - Happy Birthday Mark . . we love you . . . Mom, Barb, Laura, Billy, George, and Sue
Sunrise on the beach was beautiful this year too.. .love you Baby Boy . . MOM
Rehoboth at sunrise 7.16 Happy Birthday!
July 19, 2008
Barbara Rimbach
July 14, 2008
Mark ... "if only" ... such sad speculations ...
I had seen you more often ... encouraged you more in your search for fulfillment ... affirmed your incredible value more openly...yet you knew your "Aunt Barbie loved you, I could see it in your smile, and hear it in your voice ...Thank You !
Billy, Andrea, Ken @ Gay Pride Festival 6/22/08
June 30, 2008
Billy & Mark's Aunt Barb
June 30, 2008
Connie Raimond
June 22, 2008
Mark- i know you only through my wonderful friend- George. He spoke sooo highly of you. I am sorry we never met here but when i go home someday-maybe you could be there to greet me. No tears- resting in the arms of Jesus.
Becky & Roy Turner
June 20, 2008
Mark, we never had the pleasure of meeting you personally, but your mother has talked of you many times with us. Her love for you and pride is always evident.
Your mom has so many wonderful friends and family members to help her through this terrible time.
We will give her our love and support in any way we can until she meets you on your side of the veil.
And we look forward to meeting you there.
Love, Becky and Roy
Myrna Shaffer
June 17, 2008
An ancient proverb reads, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” The traversing of years had dimmed my recall of your hearty, childlike laugh and exuberant energy—that inexplicable joyous glint that danced in your eyes (you get that from your mother to be sure). However, one glimpse of recent photos, and the jest you had for life came rushing forward from the recesses of my mind, filling my heart with its inevitable contagious enthusiasm. Mark, the brevity of your life serves to remind how much energy is squandered in the dimness of life rather than dancing in the light. In your honor—dear child of my joyous cousin—may we all now dance. To do so is to remember, to never forget, and to understand what you brought to us and to appreciate that it remains—the bounteousness of spirit. Thank you Mark. Faithfully waltzing,
Dan Forman
June 17, 2008
Mark,
I too, like my sisters, remember you as that bright eyed young boy back in the seventies. But I also had the wonderful priviledge to see you as an adult back in April 08 at Aunt June's funeral. What a great man you became. I was hoping you would get your own restrurant one day, but I suppose the Lord just wanted to have you help prepare the marriage supper of the Lamb. There is no greater compliment to your cooking than that! I will miss you, but my family and I will see you again my firend.
Your second cousin,
Diane Mercer
June 16, 2008
Mark, we never had the good fortune of knowing you as an adult, but your precious smile will forever be a part of our lives. We will never forget the bright eyed little boy who carried our rings down the aisle. Every wedding anniversary when we pull out our pictures we remember you. We always will. Your smile will live on in our hearts.
Much Love, Cousins Gary and Diane
Mary Anne Perry Zenger
June 16, 2008
Dear Andrea and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mark as the little boy with the mass of soft curls running around with Laura. I am heartbroken for you and the rest of your family...but especially you. To lose your son has to be the most painful thing ever. I wish you peace, comfort and strength in dealing with the devastating loss of your precious boy. Love, Mary Anne Perry and family
Janet Starsoneck
June 16, 2008
Mark, you will be missed very much by me. I know we didn't get the opportunity to get to know each other better but through your mother i felt like we were close. My deepest sympathies go out to you Andrea and to your family. I am here for you if you need anything.
Barbara Lipp
June 15, 2008
Mark,
You have unexpectedly made such a big hole in my life. I know life isn't always fair, but we miss you dearly. I'm so thankful for all the many good memories we have of you, our gentle boy.
Ellen Edwards
June 15, 2008
Dear Mark,
We've known each other since we were literally knee high, I am a senitmental person and because of that I wont be able to speak at your funneral but know this I will always remember you. Even though we grew up and I moved away for awhile I have always loved you as a friend and brother, I hope you've always known that. I hope that you know that my daddy will look out for you in heaven if you need anyone. You will always be remembered for your perserverance and your kindness to others. You are loved,
Ellen Edwards (Lipp)
Janet Aker
June 15, 2008
Although we didn't know we other well, I felt as though I knew you through others that loved you. It is sad that you had to leave us so suddenly. Your memory will live on through others.
Janet Aker
Linda Watts
June 15, 2008
Mark,
I will miss your sweet spirit and gentle smile. You have been a gift and life will never be the same.
Loving you,
Aunt Linda
Laura Hancock
June 15, 2008
My little cuz, the one who always laughed at all my jokes and made me feel smart and special. As family and close friends can only be.. there could be time between our family gatherings where we would see one another, but each time I saw Mark I caught the twinkle in his eye and we were on the same page instantly. He was so full of life and fun. We always had a way of finding the laughter and fun of any situation we were in.
I am so sorry that we are losing your beautiful spirit so soon.
With out you there will be a void no one can fill
I love you and miss you
Laura
Katie Christian
June 15, 2008
Mark, I just am speechless. You had such a wonderful heart and a good spirit. You just had something about you that no one else really has. I am already missing you terribly. I will see you again someday
Sue, Brian, Kassie, and Brian Barrick
June 14, 2008
We want to express our deepest sympathy to Mark's family and friends. We are going to miss his sweet, caring, smiling, awesome self. He has touched so many lives in such a wonderful and positive way. He is the kind of person that we should all aspire to be. Our family feels blessed to have known him. We will miss him very much.
Carol Adams
June 14, 2008
Mark when ever you were around You always made me laugh.To my sister who sacrificed so much of herself to raise you, You will remain in our hearts forever, We Love you , Aunt Carol and Jim
Mike, Mark and Dave
June 14, 2008
Mark at the Rodeo 2002
June 14, 2008
Ken, Mark, George * Rehoboth 8/05
June 14, 2008
Mark & George * Rehoboth 8/05
June 14, 2008
Billy & Mark * Rehoboth 8/05
June 14, 2008
Tina Smith
June 14, 2008
I am so very sorry that I only caught a glimpse of you in the last few years. Growing up, you were a terrific brother and friend, and will remain that way in my heart always. I loved your contagious laugh. It is your laughter that comes to mind when I think of you. It seemed you always had a bright smile and I will miss it. I will miss you. You were and are loved by so many. I am grateful that I had you for a brother and friend.
Billy Garver
June 14, 2008
Mark, So much to say! We have been Friends for a LONG time. We have been thru so much together! You were the person that I could talk to when no one else would listen! We shared our deepest secrets with eachother! I will miss our funny rants to eachother. Our nights out having fun! Our trips to the beach, where you always felt at peace! You will always have a special spot in my heart forever and ever! You were always a true friend to me! I will see you in your mansion in the sky! I Love You & Miss You Terribly! Your Best Friend Forever!
'the Beach' . .Mark & Mom . . .7.20.06
June 14, 2008
George Keffer
June 13, 2008
I will look for you in every wave that crashes to the shore and in every sunrise! My love for you will be in my heart until we meet again! Love, George and Nicole, Toby and Simon (They love you too!)
Dave OBrien
June 13, 2008
I'm so grateful to you, for so many things. My life will not be the same, without you in it. I'll miss you always.
Andrea Lake
June 13, 2008
Baby Boy I miss you.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
Mom
marcy brinson
June 12, 2008
mark, you were such a great person/ friend/ coworker. we will all miss you soo much.
Rick Spriggs
June 12, 2008
Please accept my most sincere sympathy over Mark's sudden passing. I reguarded him as a dear friend and will sorely miss him. I am out of town right now and won't be able to attend the service, but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Paul (Frederick)
June 12, 2008
Mark was a wonderful brother and a wonderful person. I was very proud of the person he had become. He was a very loving, caring and great man. He will be GREATLY missed by all who knew him. Especiall his family.
Jamie Boardman
June 12, 2008
Mark, You are and will be sorely missed.. every gathering of family was enhanced when you were there. As far as I can recall, you never lost that curious gentle spirit. A piece of us is now missing when we gather,but you are carried in our hearts . Love, your Uncle Jamie.
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