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Mark Nester Obituary

Mark Randolph Nester, 30, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009. Memorial service 1 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Roanoke First Church of God. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 29 to Oct. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Nester

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shaun edwards

October 28, 2009

man iam going to miss cuz

Warren Jarrett

October 26, 2009

To The Nester Family!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. When I find myself walking in Wal-Mart, walking by where I would see Mark counting, missing him. Mark coming into the store with his hat on, that was his trademark!
Warren Jarrett

October 20, 2009

Zelda, Randy, and Amy
I was so sad to hear about Mark. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. When I think of Mark and your family, a smile comes to my face as I remember a happier time years ago. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort.
Sheila Parrish

paul malina

October 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

carla Boone

October 2, 2009

I just got news of your passing. My heart goes out your family. I do know you were taken way to soon. You will be missed Dearly.

Amanda Pritt

October 2, 2009

Mark was a great guy! We went to school together, but haven't seen him since. R.I.P Mark....

Kara (Powell)Shafer

October 2, 2009

Zelda, Randy and other family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mark. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kara(Powell)Shafer and Kristy(Powell)Hodges

Heather Holdren

October 2, 2009

Mark, I just cant believe this..You were like my lil bro through the years..since elementry school...You were a great friend and you will be missed...

Shari, Brent & Kim Good

October 2, 2009

Zelda, Randy & Amy,

We were shocked to hear of Mark's passing. Mark was always fun to be around at Church Court. Know that God is with you and that Mark is in His hands.

Shari, Brent & Kim Good

R. Wooden

October 2, 2009

On behalf of the RGIS Team 10, I would like to express that we will all miss Mark and our prayers are with you.

Sherry Carl

October 2, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Mark. I remember watching him grow up at Emmanuel with my children. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry

Kayla & Matt Barnette & wright

October 2, 2009

great guy nothing else we can say a good friend we have lost

angela berman

October 1, 2009

i knew mark when i was younger. i remember hanging out with him a lot. i would go to church court with my grandma Nina Nichols many times and we would play games and run around with mark. i haven't seen him for many years. I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Tasha Miller

October 1, 2009

I cant believe this I just seen you.We went to school together and had alot of great times back then.So sorry for your loss!He will be missed!

Dianne Wright

October 1, 2009

Mark was a cheerful person in high school. He was always upbeat and surrounded by a multitude of friends. My prayers go out to his family and friends. May they find comfort in knowing he is with God, and we all will reunite one day, and rejoice in our reunion. R.I.P. Mark
Sincerely,
Dianne "Dita" Kalina-Wright

Jason Ellis

October 1, 2009

We grew up togather playing ball at the Rec club. We hung out thru our teens. We had alot of good times.
We are sorry for your loss.
The Ellis family.

Shane Upchurch

September 30, 2009

Mark,you have been a true friend I will never forget you God Bless you and your family......Shane Upchurch

Norman and Michele Moore

September 30, 2009

You all are in our prayers. May God hold you close.

September 30, 2009

With deepest sympathy. God Bless You and all our prayers are with you and your family today.

Donald & June Fugate

Lendy Keesee

September 30, 2009

Thinking of your family. Prayers are being sent for you all!

Ashley Clark

September 30, 2009

Mark, you will be missed deeply. We have been through so much. Everytime I look at Koda I see your face. I love you and will always hold you close to my heart.

Loma Milner

September 30, 2009

Zelda, Randy and Amy...I just pray that God's strength will sustain you. The pain you are experiencing will never go away but God's grace will enable you to function with your pain. I love you all and I love Mark. I never saw Mark that I did not get a hug from him. Zelda, we will continue to walk the journey together.
Loma

Jill & Dean

September 29, 2009

Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.

Teresa Powell

September 29, 2009

Randy, Zelda & Amy-I haven't seen Mark in years but I have so many fond memories of him. He always made me laugh & was always willing to help me with the kids @ Church Court with a smile on his face. I remember all the times he sweet talked me into taking him to school so he wouldn't have to ride the bus. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love & Prayers to you all.

Jayson

September 29, 2009

Mark will be missed. My thoughts go out to all his family and friends.

Kody Golden

September 29, 2009

To Marks family I am sorry that your son is gone at such a young age, he will always be thought of and never forgotten, god has a better plan for him im sure and for his family, peace mark

September 29, 2009

Randy and Zelda,

I saw this in the paper and hoped that it wasn't true. I'm so sorry. I can only imagine what you are going through right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that I can do please let me know. I love you both!

Lindsey Jones Roanoke, Virginia

Padro & Sherry

September 29, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Mark was a good friend. He was generous & fun to be around. Although we only knew him for a few years, we will really miss his smiling face. He truly was a good guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Aimee Schaeffer

September 29, 2009

My heart & prayers go out to all of Mark's Family and Friends. Mark & I grew up together and was really close over the last couple of years. Mark was always a fun, caring, & loving person. Whenever I was down Mark would always check on me & always found a way to make me laugh & put a smile on my face. He will be truely Missed and Always Loved! I love ya Mark! Aimee

Heather LaPrade

September 29, 2009

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.

September 29, 2009

Dear Randy, Zelda and Amy, Al and I were very sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I remember teaching him in Sunday School. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. We are praying for your family. All our love, Al and Sharon Zimmerman Roanoke, Va.

September 29, 2009

Randy, Zelda & Amy...I just learned of Mark's passing. We are so sorry to hear this. We all fondly remember him at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. With our love...Judy Guilliams

Judy Tucker

September 29, 2009

Randy and Zelda, we were so sorry to hear about Mark. We can only imagine the grief you are experiencing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With love, Judy, Linwood, Jason and Lindsey

September 29, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

David, Kathleen, Jennifer & Amanda Jackson

Teresa

September 29, 2009

I remember such a bright and mischievous fun loving boy. He was always joking and making people laugh. I was so sad to hear of his passing. Please know my prayers are with your family. I had not seen Mark for years but know he was a joy to your heart. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Teresa

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