Mark Anderson

Mark's own Nu chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at Wofford College established an award in his name which is presented annually to the brother who best exemplifies Mark's philosophy of leadership and commitment of service to others.
Mark was an avid athlete who swam competitively in Masters events and who competed in triathlons. He was an accomplished snow skier and enjoyed traveling to his log home in Colorado with his wife and friends. He had a multitude of friends who will always remember him for his kindness, unwavering integrity, sense of humor and radiant smile. His vibrant personality and reassuring voice provided a wonderful stage for Mark's passion for radio where he once enjoyed being a disc jockey, and his gentle and nurturing manner led to a deep love and concern for animals, especially for his dog Nutmeg.
Mark is survived by his wife, Jane R. Orahood of Atlanta, Georgia; his mother, Marion A. Jennings of Union, South Carolina, and two brothers, Thomas G. Anderson of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and William E. Anderson of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Mark is further survived by several nieces and nephews who have expressed their earnest desire to continue his legacy of kindness and caring manner toward others. Mark and his wife had so hoped for a family of their own, and Mark got great joy out of being a father figure to his nieces and nephews. As one nephew expressed, "I hope someday to become half the man my Uncle Mark was." Mark was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Edward Anderson of Union, South Carolina, and by his sister, Elizabeth Anderson Hishon of Atlanta, Georgia.
Mark's life will be celebrated at 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4465 Northside Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, and subsequently in November at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers, North Carolina where Mark and Jane were married and where they spent their last days together before Mark's death celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary. Mass and a memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 10, 2007, at Saint Paul's Catholic Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Mark Anderson Foundation, 400 Colony Square, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30361. The Foundation was established following Mark's death by his wife to carry on his philanthropic giving and to further his legacy of enhancing educational and service opportunities for young people. A scholarship fund is also being established in Mark's memory at Wofford College. Contributions may be sent to the Office of Development, Wofford College, 429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303.
The H.M. Patterson Funeral Home, Atlanta, GA.
Announcement by The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Union, SC.