Mark Robert Gradolph

Mark Robert Gradolph, 66, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2023 in the company of his loving son at his home in Suwanee, Georgia. He was born June 29th, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Robert Herman Gradolph and Beatrice Mary Busse.
Mark graduated from Fayette County High School, Class of 1975. Mark was a man of many trades, working as an insurance salesman and then a tractor-trailer salesman for General Trailer for a number of years prior to finding his true calling in nursing. Mark was married to the love of his life, Kathy Gibbs Gradolph for 23 years prior to her passing in 2003. With the support of his loving wife, Mark returned to school to receive an Associate's Degree in Nursing. He went on to ultimately receive his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Clayton State University in 2007. He had a long and accomplished career as a registered nurse, working at multiple hospitals including Grady Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He practiced in many areas, including the emergency department and interventional radiology, prior to his retirement in 2019. Outside of his profession, Mark enjoyed a good cigar, riding motorcycles, listening to Braves baseball, a decent round of golf, and spending time with family and friends. Mark always found truth in logic and enjoyed a constructive argument. He was intelligent and had a wealth of knowledge, as was evidenced by his success at weekly team trivia with family.
Mark is predeceased by his parents and his loving wife, Kathy. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Zachary and Elizabeth Gradolph of Johns Creek, Georgia and his daughter, Lindsey Gradolph of Tokyo, Japan. Mark's legacy continues through his granddaughter Hannah Claire Gradolph. Mark is also survived by his brother Bruce Gradolph (Karri) of Surprise, AZ, and his sister Maryetta Glockson (Bobby) of Statham, GA. Other surviving family includes his stepmother Gwen Gradolph, step siblings Kevin Bridges (Heidi), Linda Groce (Dan), Joel Bridges (Jenny), all of Fayetteville, GA, and many nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. Following the funeral, Mark's family will host a gathering extended to all whose lives were impacted by him.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. 770-448-5757.
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