Mark Thomas Ravenscraft

I´m completely heartbroken by the news of his passing. When I was in nursing school at FAMU I worked as an home health aid to put myself through school. Mr. Ravenscraft was the greatest patient I ever had as an aid. He was so kind and encouraging. One time I didn´t do well on a test and he went over the questions I got wrong with me. How kind. He loved his cat dearly and helped me get over my fear of cats. I´m currently working on my doctorate and I was looking him up to share the update and...

It is with much sorrow to learn of Mark's passing. He was a wonderful friend and employer. He was very attentive to his parents and grandmother. A great son. The luncheons and dinners, sharing food and imparting knowledge were so much enjoyed and often talked about. Mark made you a honorary member of his family. The times we participated in his campaigns was our privilege. Paul and James always know that your father loved you so very much. Diane, you lit up his life. Our many conversations...

Mark and my Dad, R.E. "Gene" Padgett of Quincy, FL, became friends in 2011 when they were in rehab together. Mark visited with our family on a couple of holidays and quickly gained my Mom's friendship when he gave high compliments to her cooking. :) Our family enjoyed getting to know Mark. We offer our deepest sympathy and prayers for his loss. He is fondly remembered by The Padgetts, Quincy, FL

A good man and a true Buckeye in every respect. I cherish his friendship and grateful for his advice.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mark was an inspiring person, always passionate about making the world a better place.

Mark was a good friend, gifted communicator and great advocate for persons with disabilities. For Mark the glass was always half full never half empty. When we worked together at Florida Vocational Rehabilitation, Mark gave me a book titled, TGIM Thank Goodness It's Monday. It was a positive look on the first day of the work week which most people dread to see coming. Mark, would often see me in the hallway at work and say, Bruce, only four more days until Monday. This expression...

I have known Mark in a very intimate way (I used to live with Mark and Diana) for a while. Mark had treated me like his own daughter and disciple (though I was never the best one)!
Our relationship began in the mid 90's when Mark was enrolled in my Sunday Chinese Speaking Class at FSU. I was a poor graduate student so Mark had helped me in many ways. I still remember why Mark took the class: he wanted to impress Diana, they were dating at that time.
Long story short, I left Tallahassee...

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4