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Mark Koonce Obituary
Mark Koonce, 42, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Carolinas Medical Center, Mercy.
His funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in the Wilson Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 5301 Albemarle Road. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 3, at the funeral home.
Born December 14, 1962, in Lakewood, OH, he grew up in Charlotte, graduating from Garinger High School. A landscaper for most of his life, Mark had worked for David McKee's Plant Life for the past 15 years. A good son, he was an outdoorsman, who loved life. Mark especially loved keeping up with the weather.
Survivors include his mother, Lois and step-father, David Neiman of Matthews; father, James M. Koonce, and sister, Patty Ruff and her husband, Mike, all of Charlotte; and aunt and uncle, Karen and Ted Pruehs of Cleveland, OH.
Mark's family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, 222 S. Church St., Ste. 303, Charlotte, NC 28202.
The family also wishes to thank Berkley Reynolds and the nurses at Mercy Hospital for their supportive care.
Mark's family is being served by the Wilson Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, online at www.hankinsandwhitting tonwilsonchapel.com
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Carrie & John Sasenick
June 25, 2005
Our prayers are with Mark and his family. It was shocking to hear of his sad passing. We hadn't seen Mark since he was a small child visiting for a wedding. He didn't personally know his northern cousins here but we are close with his dad. He visited my mother in Florida and she loved having him stay with her. He brought joy and happiness with his visit. His family should be proud of the joy, happiness and love he spread where ever he journeyed and with all he had contact.
Sheila Bozeman (formerly)
June 3, 2005
I can still see his cute, innocent smile. I can still hear his voice, joking, picking, and laughing with Patty & me. Amazing how memories come rolling back like it was just yesterday. Mark was the person that so many other men and women should learn from. He was always friendly to everyone, no matter what he might be going through personally, and had a smile and something cute or silly to say. His kindness and innocence couldn't be understood by most of this hateful world. Now he can rest in the arms of Jesus and know that he'll eternally be surrounded by Love, Acceptance, Peace and Joy. I'll be proud to see Mark again in Heaven. My prayers and thoughts are with the family, for God to give strength and encouragement for all the days and nights ahead.
Sincerely,
Sheila
Tamara Scott
June 3, 2005
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mark.We hadn't seen him for some time cutting our grass & just assumed he was cutting grass at another location.He sure loved to talk & was always happy.I have a cat (Squeaky)now 9, that was a kitten he saved from being mowed over here when they were cutting the lawn one summer.He will be missed.His family will be in our thoughts & prayers.With deepest sympathy for your loss.
The Office Staff of D-TEK Corporation.
Childhood Neighbor
June 2, 2005
It was self evident to anyone that really knew Mark he had facets of brilliance.
He seemed to know more about the natural sciences than most.
He had the rare ability to be frank and truthful without regard to consequence.
He had a self-deprecating humility coupled with sincerity.
He was unorthodox in personality, many times misunderstood and sometimes maliciously ridiculed.
He seemed to always take his lot with stoic bravery and it never seemed to dim his driving spirit.
I knew Mark in childhood..........I mourn the Man I'm pretty sure he became.
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hugh gilbert
June 2, 2005
my name is hugh and i went to school with mark and have known patty for a long time, and my prayer's are with mark and his family. take care................hugh
Margarette Rivenbark
June 2, 2005
I was deeply saddened to learn of Mark's death.Please know the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken, Diane, Chris Totherow
June 2, 2005
We were saddened to learn of Mark's death. We enjoyed being his neighbors and especially his friendly demeanor. We enjoyed his stories and knowledge and will miss his brillilant smile. Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Totherows
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