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Mark Oman Obituary
Mark had recurring health challenges later in life. Mark resided in rural northern Mississippi for 25 years, preferring the area's open spaces over city life.
Mark had a talent for sketching and drawing and enjoyed the solitude of long-distance running. Mark found off-beat humor in nearly any social or life situation.
Mark was attentive to his aging parents, and an unconventional "fun uncle".
Mark is survived by sisters Amy (Terry) Cox, Peggy (Rick) Foltz, and brothers Greg (Alice) Oman and Bruce (Charie) Oman. Mark was preceded in death by his parents Mattie Mae Oman, and Colonel Ivan Oman.
Mark was caring and thoughtful, and always a reliable and loyal friend. Memories of his unique personality and quirky humor will live fondly with us always. Mark will be deeply missed by all his family.
A remembrance memorial service may be announced later.
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Greg Oman
October 8, 2024
It's been six months since Mark's passing and I miss him a liot. I miss all his quirky sayings: "that's wack,"living large,"just keeping it real, "it's all good." I miss Mark's honesty. He was often cynical but he wasn't shy about telling you how he felt about himself, others, and life in general. He educated me on what it felt like to live with depression. He called me down when I wasn't sensitive to what he said or how he felt. Mark was a loyal friend to outsiders: There was Omar, a foreign student from Hknduras, who lived in his same Mississippi State dorm or Ronnie, a drinking buddy who needed a friend. There was no more genuine a person than Mark. He sent funny, raucous birthday cards with generous gifts. He was grateful for the help you gave him. Most of all I knew he loved me. I hope I never forget him.
Cole Oman
April 1, 2024
I want to celebrate the Uncle Mark I remember for most of my life. The one we see in this photo. Tall, strong, and always tanner than anyone I knew from his time spent outside... from cutting his grass in Coldwater! Uncle Mark was a key figure in my childhood and one of the two uncles of mine that made my adolescence unforgettable. He always had a funny joke, a quirky phrase, and a self-deprecating humor always reminding me to "never end up like him". But I always loved him for his sensitive and caring soul, but also for the way he treated me like the closest thing he had to a son. He always remembered my birthday and I will never forget the highlights of my youth playing football, basketball, and tennis together over summers. One memory stands out, playing one on one wiffle ball together in the Memphis summer, running through the sprinklers at night after being drenched head to toe from the July humidity. Mark was deep and thoughtful individual that had a taste for the more profound questions of life. I loved him dearly and he will be truly missed. But something tells me I'll be sharing a IPA with him again one day in the future.
Brother Bruce
March 19, 2024
The passing of my twin brother Mark has been heartbreaking for me and for all our family. Today has been particularly difficult, for what would have been both Mark and my 67th Birthday.
Mark´s loss has left me grief stricken leaving an irreplaceable void and emptiness. Only in the last couple of days, have my thoughts also turned to fond memories of the many years Mark and I spent together.
In our youth, Mark and I shared most all our childhood friendships, and until later in high school, we pretty much did everything together.
I remember when our family owned a Baskin Robbins store (we were about 14 years old), I was always glad when Mark would work the same shift as me. He would make me laugh with his unexpected "hilarious quips or funny comments" on everything, including cranky customers, who Mark called "the old bitties".
When we were about 16 years old, Mark and I both took flying lessons from our dad. Mark would warn me after his lesson, telling me anything I should know, or that he did to annoy our dad. It was as though Mark was sharing "answers to a test" with his best buddy. I suppose he was.
Some of my favorite memories are the two of us just doing really simple things like shooting basketball in our carport, sledding down Palmer Rd in the winter, playing baseball in the backyard, or riding bikes and building forts with our neighborhood buddies.
Mark and I can both be prideful and stubborn, but for whatever reason, we almost never quarreled or fought. Mark was almost always easy going and calm with everyone.
As adults, Mark and I lived in states far apart, but Mark always made me feel important to him, and "thanked me" nearly every time I called or visited him.
Mark was always my most sympathetic and confidential confidant and uniquely understood me in a way no one else has. Mark was an empathetic listener and consistently showed how much he deeply cared about all our family.
I already miss Mark´s relaxed manner, wry smile, and our long "brother to brother" phone conversations.
Mark was stronger and more fit than me for so many years that I thought he was invincible, and that we would become old men together. I sadly know now, that I took my time with Mark for granted.
My life will never be the same without my twin brother Mark.
Cousin Tim
March 16, 2024
I'll have to go with my best memory of Mark, which is when we went to the Mississippi casinos, although sitting around Amy's table talking about Ivan was a good one too.
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Peggy Foltz
March 15, 2024
Mark was not just my younger brother but a favorite person of mine. We would talk about anything and everything. He always made me laugh with his quirky observances of behavior. I will miss him and loved him dearly. Life was not fair and he had medical issues. He tried as best he could and better than most to persevere given his circumstances. I remember growing up together and he was a picky eater regarding vegetables. He hated lima beans and hid them in his shoe. My sister Amy will be mad I told that story because it was her favorite story of many to tell. Love you lots and lots Mark and I will miss you forever until we reunite one day. Now I will not be so afraid of dying because I will look forward to being with you. Your sister, Peggy
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