Mark Edens Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jaclyn Edens and son, Justin Edens.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Sharon Edens; son, Jarrod Edens; daughter, Jessica Edens; grandchildren, Dylan Yankee, Fletcher Jennings, Ava Edens, Amelia Edens; daughter-in-law, Julie Jennings Edens; sister, Martha (Mike) Willis; brother, Rick (Shirleen) Edens; in-laws, Cecil and Georgia Sumpter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Mark was a graduate of the University of Arkansas Montevallo with a degree in Forestry. He owned and operated a woodyard in Jonesville, VA until 1985 when he took a position with Louisiana Pacific until his retirement in 2017.
Mark was a member of Desperation Church and a man of great faith and integrity. He will be dearly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
We would like to show our appreciation to Gentiva Hospice for the care of Mark during this time.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society or Parkinson's Foundation.
Visitation will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM.
Mark will then go back to his home town of Jonesville, VA for a visitation on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM at Powell Valley Funeral Home in Jonesville, VA; followed by a graveside service at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway.
Mark Sidney Edens and his family are in the care of Cullman Heritage Funeral Home and Powell Valley Funeral Home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mark, please visit our floral store.
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Linda Steele
September 25, 2024
Mark was a good man. Worked with him many years at LP. Always enjoyed talking with him...a bright spot during a long day. Rest in peace, my friend
Linda Purcell Steele
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Garry Bingham
September 24, 2024
Worked with Mark at LP. He was a great guy!
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