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'Alex'
Mark, age 12, of Charlotte, died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 23, 2005. Born on January 10, 1993 in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of Evadne 'Dee' Jones.
Survivors are his mother, Evadne 'Dee' Jones and his sister, Stephanie Calaway; grandmother, Ruby Belton Henry of Columbia, SC; uncles, Edouard 'Von' Jones and Aloysius 'Doug' Jones of Columbia, SC; aunts, Cassandra Jones and Yolanda Jones Johnson of Columbia, SC; step uncles, Dennis Henry and Gary Henry of Clinton, NC, Ronnie Henry of Charlotte, NC; godparents, Roslyn and Richard Hill; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl C. Henry.
Funeral service will be at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC at 12:00 noon Monday, November 28, 2005. The body will lie in state from 11:00 AM - 12:00 noon, prior to the service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Herbert Clegg, Dr. Robert Nahouraii, Dr. Michael Wattenbarger, Dr. Hugh Black, Dr. Michael Heafner, Dr. Lisa Houchin, Dr. Robert Attori, Dr. Judy Laxer, Carolina Medical Center and their supporting staffs. A special thank you to Quality Healthcare and staff and Shauna Pearson, physical therapist.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Life Span at 200 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC 28217.
A.L. Jinwright Funeral Service will be serving the Calloway family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Calloway
Judy Laxer
November 29, 2005
Dearest Calloway Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Mark's sweet face and warm smile he shared with us every time he came to visit our office will last in our hearts and minds forever. Sincerely, Judy Laxer (Mark's dentist)
Diane Edwards
November 29, 2005
Dear Dee,
I was so sorry to hear about Alex. May it comfort you to know that friends who care are thinking of you at this difficult time. Please give my love and a hug to Stephanie, too.
Marie Painther
November 28, 2005
Dee,
I am so sorry to hear about Alex. As you know he was a child of GOD
and he is in GOD's care now. You were such a great mommy to him and I pray that GOD will put a hedge of protection around you and the family at this painful time.
Marie
Jill Rice
November 28, 2005
Evadne,
I am so sorry to hear that Alex is
no longer with us. Though only for a short while he was amongst us. I will be praying for God to give you strength. I know nothing I say will make this sorrow you feel any lighter. I am so sorry. Tell your sisters hey for me. Take care.Love ya!
Meg Rhyne-Calder
November 28, 2005
Dee,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't really know what to say or how to say anything at this time.
I am sure that Alex is now at peace and that he wants the same for you and Stephanie. Just remember that as long as you hold that young man in your heart, he is as close as he ever was.
Meg
Brend Gunn
November 28, 2005
Dee, We will continue to keep you and Stephanie and your family in our prayers. Love to all of you
Brenda & Henry Gunn
Mildred Audrey
November 28, 2005
Dee, May God continue to circle you with His loving arms and comfort you and your family during this period of sorrow. I am sure that Alex is in the arms of God and is Walking and Jumping around Heaven. Looking down upon you and his sister smiling. Say I Love You!
Peace, Comfort and Love
Elaine Clarkson
November 27, 2005
Dear Evadne,
I pray that God will grant you peace in knowing that your child is in His arms. You and Stephanie are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cousin Elaine
Donna Tucker
November 27, 2005
Cassandra, Eric: You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Donna, Andrea, Austin & Matthew Tucker
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