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Mark Huff Obituary
LCpl Mark Elliott O'Neal Huff, 21 of Oceanside, Calif., died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 near Camp Pendleton, California.
He was born July 28, 1996 in Wilmington, the son of Mark and Stacie Williams Huff of Wilmington.
Mark was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, a 2015 graduate of Wilmington High School where he was active in football, wrestling, track and enjoyed the theatre program. Mark enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on Oct. 6, 2015, attended boot camp at Parris Island on Jan. 18, 2016, and graduated from Parris Island on April 15, 2016. Following boot camp, he attended combat training at Camp Lejeune and later went on to Fort Leonardwood for his MOS training in motor transport, then was assigned to Camp Pendleton in California.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Aaliyah Huff of Wilmington; maternal grandmother, Teresa Williams of Hillsboro; aunts, Karla Williams of Xenia, Rhonda (Randy Sanders) Mottie of Hamilton, Angy Williams and Tia Evans of Hillsboro; two uncles, Steve Williams of Illinois and Matthew Huff of Sabina; girlfriend, Shannon Modin of Oceanside, Calif.; Christian godparents, Grant and Sharon Carter; and a host of great-aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ray Williams; and paternal grandparents, Harold and Christine Huff.
Services with full military honors will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Wilmington High School. Burial will follow in the Sabina Cemetery.
Friends may call Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the high school.
The Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
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for Mark Huff
November 22, 2017
Sorry for your loss.May you draw much comfort from God's word at Hosea 13:14. VV
Angy Williams
November 1, 2017
Aunt Angy misses you nephew. Much love and respect to you. Keep dad in line.
October 31, 2017
My deepest condolences. Death of a loved one is never an easy thing to go through. Just remember you are not alone. Isaiah 61: 2 "...To comfort all who mourn" God is right here to help you.
KELLEY
October 30, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Tamie Thornberry
October 30, 2017
We are so sad for the loss of your child and your brother. The service was a beautiful celebration of his life. Seeing the auditeria full was a testament to how many lives he touched. He will be missed by so many. Our prayers for strength and healing.
Tamie and Stefan Thornberry
Bennett Family
October 28, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Mark. He was such a positive role model to my boys when we saw him at mass. Prayers have been said and will continue for the family. May God's Peace be with all of you! Brian, Velvet and the Bennett Boys
October 28, 2017
My husband and I are so very sorry for your loss! We are Sue and Will Fisher, Andy Fisher's Grandparents.
Vicki Duplantis
October 27, 2017
Thank you for your sons service to our country!
Sherry Arehart
October 27, 2017
Mark sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family you are in our thoughts Bill and Sherry
Cindi Berry
October 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss, prayers with you and your family at this time. Thank you for your service.
Tim Cox
October 26, 2017
Semper Fi Marine! GOD Bless you for your service!
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