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Mark Rickman Obituary
Mark Chandler Rickman, age 12, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2006, as a result of complications of Batten Disease. Mark lived in the Eagle Point area of Biloxi until Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home.
Mark attended the Gulf Coast Seventh Day Adventist Church School for K-4. He attended Harrison County Child Development Center since.
Mark was a kind, loving and very protective big brother. Mark showed people how to endure and still love.
Mark is survived by his little brother, James and his parents, Carol and David.
Services will be today, Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Seventh Day Adventist Church, 13301 Highway 67, Biloxi, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made in Mark's name to Batten Disease Support and Research Association (bdsra.org).
Mark's family would like to thank all those of the Gulf Coast that supported the Batten Disease fund-raising done in Mark and his brother's honor. His family especially thanks the medical, nursing, and health care team that supported him.
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Memories and Condolences
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Teresa Hudson
March 3, 2006
Carol, Dave and James - I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mark. Your family has been in my prayers over the years and will continue to be. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Teresa Hudson (JJMA)
Amy Donley
March 2, 2006
Dear Carol, Dave & James,
May you feel the warmth and support of your loved ones. The Donley family will always be there for you.
Love,
Amy
National Seating
March 1, 2006
We were very sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bobbie and Milton Kelley
March 1, 2006
Dear Rickmans,
Milton and I want you to know, we and our church family and many others have you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless and comfort you! We are the parents of Beth McGee. She loves all of you dearly.
Beth McGee lpn
March 1, 2006
It will always be a special blessing to have cared for Mark and to continue to care for his little brother. He will be greatly missed.
With Love,
Beth McGee
March 1, 2006
It will always be a special blessing to have cared for Mark and to continue to care for his little brother. He will be greatly missed.
With Love,
Beth McGee lpn
Traci McDill
March 1, 2006
I participated in a benefit walk for your sons. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this time of grief.
Wendy Troutman
March 1, 2006
I enjoyed working with Mark at CDC. It was a joy to make him laugh. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Wendy
Cheryl Fishman
February 28, 2006
Denise Skrmetti has enlightened myself and others of what Mark and his younger brother have gone through over the years fighting Batten's disease. My prayers are with you at this time of sadness.
John/Karen Davis
February 28, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sadness. We lived in the round house down the bayou and fondly remember the boys.
God bless you.
Lisa Munson, P.T.
February 28, 2006
I was truely inspired by the strength and courage I encountered each time I was in your presence. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy Jackson
February 28, 2006
Dave,
We'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy
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