Richmond, Virginia
LAFOON, Mark E. Jr., 18, of Chesterfield, was called suddenly to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Holly G. and Mark E. Lafoon Sr.; brother, Aaron Tyler Lafoon; grandparents, David and Dot Wright, Rose M. Kessler, Butch and Pam Lafoon; aunts and uncles, Lee, Emma and Mike, Chuck and Stephanie, Jessica and Ty, Richard and Kim; many cousins and friends. Mark was a recent graduate of Cosby High School. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday (today) at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A celebration of his life will be held 12 noon on Monday at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. The family suggests that contributions be made to Second Branch Baptist Church, 12217 Second Branch Rd. Chesterfield, Va. 23838.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To Mark's family:
I live in the neighborhood and saw the words on the van. My heart and prayers go out to you. My 19 year old son went to be with God last year. 7/1/2008. The first days are difficult, but time does help, remember the best of times.
Jackie Walters
August 24, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH MARK!
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you.
Wish you were still here with us!
WE LOVE YOU <3
Ride High! xo
Brooke Herndon
August 15, 2009 | Chesterfield, VA
Mark,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and Holly and Aaron. I think of something that I was told a long time ago - we are given the gift of children to raise, nurture and love for the time that was allowed for them to be with us by God. We are better people, parents and guardians by having that time with them. Our lives will never be the same without them, but our lives are better for having them. You will see his face in crowds, in your dreams, and in other childrens...
Barbara Westbrook
August 05, 2009 | Chester, VA
Mark and Holly,
Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know him but I do know that he had to be a special young man because he had 2 loving and caring parents.
Vicki Schools Morgan
July 28, 2009 | Richmond, VA
To Holly,
You have our deepest sympathies for the loss of your son, Mark Jr. We will be thinking of you as you go through this difficult time. John E. Goens, Helen Warren, and Evelyn Goens
July 24, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
To Marks Family,
I used to work for Pam Lafoon at Trigon when I lost MY daughter at the age of 2 1/2, and I remember how Pam sat me down, with tears in her eyes and told me how brave I was and how she didnt think she could ever survive if anything so tragic happened in her family. Well, Pam and Family, Im here to say that, its a long hard road and there maybe times when you dont think you can survive because the pain is so intense, but you will survive as long as you keep God close and...
Jody Combs
July 21, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
To all of Mark's family & friends:
Mark was such a delightful person--a face I always looked forward to seeing at family gatherings. That sweet smile is something I will really miss. You should all be proud of the influences you had on Mark's life. Each of you shared in making him the wonderful person he was. It is comforting to me to know that I'll see him again. I hope he'll take me for a ride in paradise.
My heart goes out to ALL of you as you learn to live...
Rhonda Piwowarski
July 18, 2009 | Richmond, VA
To the Lafoon family,
First off I just want to give my deepest sympathy for your lost.I'm a good friend of Marc from school, I didn't hear about what happened until tonight the 17 of July.I have been in Greece and I just found out.I'm deeply sorry and I cant imagine how you feel.He was a that great guy all around.He was always there for anybody no matter the circumstances.He will be missed by so many people.He truly did touch so many people's lives.He was a great friend.We will all...
Ian McCathern
July 17, 2009 | Chesterfield, VA
Mark, Holly and Aaron,
Our hearts go out to you all, it is terrible to lose a son, God has him now. God will help you find peace and understanding for this heavy burden. God bless you and be with you.
Chris and Cindy Thomas
Chris & Cindy Thomas
July 17, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
