PENTECOST, Jr., Mark Dr. Mark P. Pentecost Jr. (November 13, 1926 - November 10, 2014) A 4th generation Atlanta native, son of Dr. Mark P. Pentecost and Mabel Hurt Pentecost, predeceased by daughter Laura Hurt Pentecost Safran (Eric). Dr. Pentecost graduated from McCallie Preparatory School (1943) and from Princeton University (1948) Cum Laude, where he earned his Varsity letter in soccer, served as co-business manager of the Daily Princetonian and was a member of the Cottage Club. From 1945-46 he served in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Emory University Medical School (1953), and was a resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1953-1958. He practiced medicine for 38 years at Piedmont Hospital. Among other offices, Dr. Pentecost served as Chairman of the Board of Piedmont Hospital Foundation, Founding Chairman of the Board of Fayette County Hospital, Trustee of AG Rhodes Health and Rehabilitation over 50 years, Trustee of the board of Westminster Schools, Chairman of the Board of Westminster, Trustee of the board of The Atlanta Mission, Trustee for J.B.Campbell Foundation, Trustee for Shallenberger Trust. He worshipped at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, where he was a Deacon, a Ruling Elder and a Trustee. He was life member and President of the Board of Trustees of the Piedmont Driving Club. Dr. Pentecost is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha Mann Pentecost, and 3 of their 4 children: son Mark P. Pentecost III (Jane), daughters Martha S. Pentecost and Claire Pentecost, grandchildren Carden Safran, Owen and Thomas Pentecost, Aislinn, Alix and Eliza Pentecost Farren. Private graveside service at Westview Cemetery officiated by Rev. Wesley Channell. Family receiving at the Piedmont Driving Club from 1 until 3 o'clock, Thursday, November 13. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Atlanta Mission or to the Samaritan Center at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Online condolences may be made at hmpattersonspringhill.com.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark PENTECOST

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December 14, 2014

Dr. Pentecost was our wonderful GYN in Atlanta for 25 years; every time an extra pound creeps onto this frame, I remember the picture on Dr. P's filing cabinet of exactly what 25 pounds of fat looks like!!! My late mother and I left Atlanta in 1996, but never forgot what a great physician and dear friend Dr. Pentecost was. He will be missed. Patricia (1918-2008) and Suanne Brooks
Hilton Head Island, SC

December 2, 2014

Dr, Pentecost was a truly professional, kind, old fashioned kind of Doctor. I
have not seen him since I was his patient many years ago. I just happened to be thinking of him recently and decided to look up his name on the internet.
I am saddened to know he has passed away. Atlanta has lost a legend of Atlanta's medical world.
My thoughts are with his family. Peace be with you. Merle Evans, Atlanta GA

Nancy Patrick Flanagan

December 1, 2014

Dr. Pentecost was one of my favorite physicians to work with at Piedmont. He was kind to me when I started my career at Piedmont on the OB/ GYN floor. He treated the nurses kindly and was always encouraging and supportive. He had a great sense of humor and we enjoyed talking together about my home town, Winder and his connection with County Line. I also worked with him in the Operating Room until his retirement. I have often remembered him through the years. I helped make two quilts during the centennial celebration of Piedmont. One is a photo quilt. I donated a photo of Dr. Pentecost, Dr. Ridley and me posing together Christmas of 1977 on 2 South, Piedmont. That photo is on the quilt hanging in the McRae Auditorium. I also stop and look at his photo in the hallway to admissions along with other Board Chairmen. He was a good man who will be remembered fondly by the many nurses he worked with. God Bless all of you as you grieve.

William T Cook

November 17, 2014

Piedmont Fayette Hospital owes a special debt to Dr. Pentecost for his role as Chairman of the Board in it's formative first 7 years. He was instrumental to me as medical staff president and the board in creating a culture of excellence that is Piedmont's hallmark. His character helped us to rise above the various turf battles and culture clashes that were inevitable in starting a new hospital. No matter what the dilemma, he was always confident, supportive and insightful. He didn't have any personal interest or gain from our success, but he stuck with us for 7 years. He did it because it was the right thing to do, and because we were Piedmont. These are two things he clearly cared very much about.

Paul Herd

November 17, 2014

Mark was at his prime here at Piedmont when I arrived. He was a generous colleague with his time and experience. His patients adored him as an expert clincian and friend. I will never forget his warm and genuinely friendly smile when we met and shared clinical insights about our patients together. I am happy he is now at peace.
Paul Herd MD

Wyn Mortimer, M.D.

November 17, 2014

I loved working with Dr Pentecost . He was a true gentleman and an exceptional role model for all of the physicians at Piedmont hospital. His presence will be missed. We named the hospital board room at Fayette after him because of his significant contribution to our healthcare system. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Elisabeth Shackelford

November 16, 2014

One of the truly great guys. Thank you for all the babies you brought into this world. Like all the great Daddies, you will be forever missed, influencing all of us evermore.

Nancy Brock Mewborn Burton

November 13, 2014

He was such an awesome human being:intelligent,kind,humorous,flexible,friendly, most caring and considerate,a super friend and advocate , an exceptional amazing doctor, and a Godly man. I worked with him and for him for eight years and he delivered all 3 children by C section and my whole family wil always love him and remember him. My heart goes out to all the family for your loss. He lives on in all the children and all the patients he healed and delivered into life.

Dr helen funk Mcswain

November 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dr Pentecost was my first doctor and an inspiration to all of the Ob/ Gyn doctors here at Piedmont.

Tony Smith

November 12, 2014

Dear Pentecost Family:
My sincere sympathy to each of you at the loss of Dr. Pentecost. He was a true southern gentleman and a superior physician. I was privileged to work with and to know him at Piedmont Hospital. I remember him fondly even back to my early student days at The Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing. Dr. Pentecost was an excellent teacher and was always very supportive of the students of the school. He will be remembered and missed by many. May God bless you at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Tony Smith
The Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association
Atlanta, GA

Wade Channell

November 12, 2014

I will miss Uncle Mark's smile - sometimes rascally, always gracious. Somehow, every time I think of him, I see him smiling, laughing, caring, listening, somehow embracing those he loved with a simple look, question or comment. Uncle Mark as a bastion of hope in the too often turbulent seas of childhood, and one my favorite people in the world. I shall miss him dearly

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