Mark was born and raised in Cleveland, GA. He learned the trade of construction while working with his dad as a child. He was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church.
He lived many years in Eastern Maine, where he enjoyed life, as he built a home in a remote area. He lived a more primitive lifestyle with no running water and electricity.
Mark is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Charissa Pardue; grandchildren, Cory Steele, Emily Pardue, Landon Pardue and Mason Pardue; sisters, Ellen Watkins, Nancy Fritchey, and Gail Palmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Welton Pardue and Sue Painter McDonald.
He had many friends through the years that he recounted memories of.
118 North Brooks Street P.O. Box 825, Cleveland, GA 30528

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