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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Charla
January 9, 2018
I am very late hearing about Marks passing. his name came across my mind today and i said let me google him to see how he is doing. I am sad to say I did not get to say good bye to a very nice person I met wayyyy back in the 80s. RIP Mark
Rafael Cromartie
December 15, 2009
I would like to send a shout out to my father on the behalf of me and my brothers....thru it all, you will never be forgotten!
sadie
December 13, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Cephas
August 25, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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Jackie G
August 24, 2009
To the Cromartie family. I have known Mark for over 30 years, meeting him when we were teens. I can remember his barbering days at Genesis and what a good person he was. I just want you to know that he was a wonderful person and had a great personality and over the years I often wondered about him. Just know that you will find comfort in prayer and that God has a new angel.
Jennifer conde
August 24, 2009
Mark was a wonderful employee. I have known him for 11 years and . It will be hard now to know he won't be coming back in the door. I will miss his smile and arguing with him about the steelers.
Charles Finley
August 23, 2009
I am sorry to learn of Mark's passing. I didn't see him often but when I did, he was always upbeat about his future and talking about making things better. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Wilbert Morris
August 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 23, 2009
TO THE FAMILY MY PRAYERS OUR WITH YOU
GEORGE TYLER
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