Mark Barbee

Mark Barbee obituary, Newland, NC

Mark Barbee

Mark Barbee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mark Barbee, age 71, of Beech Mountain, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at his residence with his family at his side.
He was born on December 11, 1953 in Turner County, Georgia, a son of the late L M Barbee and the late Lovina Hollerson Barbee.
Mark was a United States Army Veteran and after serving his country, he worked as an IT Specialist until his retirement. He attended Banner Elk Presbyterian Church and worked as a Veteran Volunteer with Amorem Hospice. He enjoyed playing the guitar, woodworking and flying planes. Mark treasured traveling with his granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his father, L M Barbee; mother, Lovina Barbee; brother, Paul Barbee.
Mark leaves behind to cherish his memory wife of 49 years, Loretta Deal Barbee; daughter, Lorie (Eric) Fidler of Boone, NC; three granddaughters, Brianna Berube of Boone, NC, Sophie Fidler of Boone, NC, Eriana Fidler of Boone, NC; two brothers, Douglas (Vicki) Barbee, George Barbee; two sisters, Kathy Barbee, Linda Barbee.
Services for Mark Barbee will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of Amorem Hospice and Palliative Care for the loving support and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Amorem Hospice 902 Kirkwood St NW Lenoir, NC 28645Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Barbee family by visiting our website www.rsfh.netThe care of Mark and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.(828) 733-2121
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