Timothy "Mark" Wrightington, of Jacksonville, made his journey to his eternal home on the evening of January 4, 2018, at the age of 23. He was receiving treatment in Chapel Hill at the UNC medical center for complications from a traumatic brain injury.
Mark was born on December 8th, 1994, on Camp Lejeune.
He is survived by his parents, William Joseph Wrightington and Karen Lee Brysiak. He is survived by his two loving sisters, Meghan Elizabeth Fogarty and Emily Wrightington; five brothers, William Joseph Wrightington Jr., Joshua Steven Wrightington, Travis Michael Wrightington, Wesley Marshall Mussleman, and Patrick Thomas Wrightington; and Paternal Grandparents, Ray and Karen Wrightington of Hubert; Maternal Grandparents, Edward W. Brysiak Sr. of Garnett Vallet, PA and Cynthia Brysiak of Elkton, MD.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Steven J. Brysiak.
Mark attended The Milton Hershey School, in Hershey, PA and was a graduate of the class of 2012. He was voted the person to walk into a room and put a smile on your face. After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Corporal Wrightington "Mark" served five years with his fellow "Ironhorse" warriors of HMH 461, New River Air Station, NC. Throughout his career, Mark obtained a Marines Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Mark was never afraid to be himself. He had an amazing personality and a priceless sense of humor. Mark loved hanging out with his friends, family and was devoted to taking caring of his dog, Athena. He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, watching movies, bonfires, and hiking. He had a deep love and loyalty for his New Orleans Saints.
A memorial service viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 18th at Johnson Funeral Home at 2685 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546. A funeral service will then be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 19th at Johnson Funeral Home.The burial will be at 2 p.m. at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 110 Montford Landing Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
Flowers are welcome or Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
Semper Fi, and Rest in Peace T. Mark Wrightington.
Condolences may be offered to the family at Johnsonfuneralhomes.com.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.Till we meet again
Gordy
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July 13, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.Till we meet again
Gordy
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July 13, 2021
Tim came into my 5th grade classroom with a huge smile and a quiet demeanor. He and I connected well. He was always a student I would check in on in future years. One day, after finishing basics, he actually came in full uniform with his mom just to see me at the Middle School. This was a huge blessing to see him look so proud and confident. He was a very special guy!
Mike Campbell
February 22, 2018
You will be sadly missed and always loved
Mom
February 19, 2018
I am sorry to hear of Tim's passing. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Rebekah Manney
February 10, 2018
Tim you will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for all the crazy, wild and fun memories. I will always love you brother. Arthur Oster, Ashley Young-Oster, Noah & Sophia
January 27, 2018
Our Deepest Sympathy for your loss. May God give you comfort through this Loss of your son. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
The Scambler Family
Sneads Ferry, North Carolina
Roger Scambler
January 19, 2018
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Kristine Stuckey
January 17, 2018
My deepest condolence for your loss. May God bring you comfort and solace.
Ruth Courtney
January 17, 2018
So sorry for your loss.May God bring you His comfort
Aunt Linda and Doug Dudley
January 17, 2018
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Love Always, Leslie A. Wrightington, Raymond C. Wrightington, III & Harry R. Ashmore, II
Leslie Wrightington
January 16, 2018
Collis Wrightington
January 16, 2018
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