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Mark Brinkley Obituary
Burkburnett - Mark Alan Brinkley, was born on February 13, 1959 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX to Glenn (Max) and Shirley Montague Brinkley.
Mark passed from this earth to his eternal home with the Lord on October 22, 2019 at the age of 60.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Jan Lee Baptist Church in Burkburnett with Rev. Mark Simons officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Burkburnett.
Mark married his high school sweetheart, Sherry Phillips, on March 6, 1982. After 37 years of marriage his love for her and his unique ways flirting with her never faded.
Mark lived a life of generosity and was known for his love for helping kids, coaching football, and his big bear hugs. Every Saturday Mark could be found sitting on his couch watching his beloved Longhorns. Mark loved to fish and spent many weekends catching crappie with his kids at Lake Kickapoo. Mark's greatest pride and satisfaction in life came from his kids and grandkids. Any given day he could be found in his overalls sitting in his lawn chair along the fence line of a ball field or basketball court watching them play. He was a faithful employee to Cryovac for almost 40 years. Mark is survived by his parents Glenn and Shirley Brinkley of Burkburnett; wife Sherry of Burkburnett; daughter Sheena Kelly and husband Matt of Iowa Park; son Cory Mark and wife Jessica of Burkburnett; brother Mike Brinkley and wife Cheri of Greensboro, North Carolina; grandkids Emma, Paislie, Jackson, and Briar; One nephew, Matthew Brinkley and wife Meredith of Washington, DC; Father in Law, John Phillips of Clyde Texas; Brother in Law, Terry Phillips, wife Stacy and family of Clyde Texas and numerous extended family and friends.
Because of Mark's love and support for his kids and grandkids, for those desiring, memorial donations may be made to the Burkburnett Fire Department at 100 Tommy Thornton Way, Burkburnett, Texas 76354 or the Iowa Park Athletic Booster Club P.O. Box 32 Iowa Park, Texas 76367.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com
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Arlene Webb
October 29, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. God bless you special during this time. love you
Joey and Connie Cook
October 28, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have been on my mind and in my prayers I will be asking for God's grace and to get you through.
Ray and Leslie Howell
October 27, 2019
Sherry, we send our deepest sympathies. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Diane Bigford
October 26, 2019
Prayers for family
Cami Parsons
October 26, 2019
He was a great man! Im so sorry for your loss Sheena! He will be missed!!!!
Donna Creekmore Davis
October 25, 2019
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I haven't seen Mark since we were kids, but I remember him and his family fondly. Max, Shirley, Mike, Sherry and family, may our Heavenly Father wrap you in his loving arms and give you peace and comfort. Much love to you all. Donna Creekmore Davis
Timothy Liptow
October 25, 2019
Bye Mark,
Mike and Vicki Scott
October 25, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Praying for the Brinkley family for peace and comfort.
Robyn Bunch
October 25, 2019
So sorry to hear the news. We have been gone a long time but he was a part of my kids life when they were younger. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Love the Kip Bunch family
Vaughnie Reed
October 25, 2019
Sherry, my sincerest condolences for you and your family. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Shannon Gonzalez
October 25, 2019
Sherry, Sheena, and Cory, our family is deeply saddened by your loss. My girls and I have so many wonderful and fun memories of Mark. He was a friend to all, young and old, and he was always quick with a smile and a joke. Hes truly one of the worlds great men and I know you feel proud to have been blessed with him in your daily lives. I know I feel proud to have been able to have him as a friend even for a short time. In the days to come I hope you can all take comfort in knowing how beloved he is to so many people. Love you all
Jan Montgomery
October 25, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Mark was such a great man and I know he will be missed by so many.
SHERRY Crombie
October 25, 2019
Sherry I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Prayers.
Leonardo Cerqueira
October 25, 2019
My dear friend Mark once asked me how he could say Hi in a funny way in Portuguese... I taught him Opa and there was not a single day that he would see me without greeting me with an Opa plus a giant smile and tight hug! Ill never forget all the love he expressed to me when I landed in Burk in 2005. Much love for the family. Leo.
Danny Brennan
October 25, 2019
Rest in peace my friend you were one of a kind and will be missed .
Dorene Parrack
October 25, 2019
My heart goes out to you Sherry, Sheena and Emma and your whole family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person. Mark had such a big heart and showed his love for his children and grandchildren in every way. May God put him in a special place where he will be able to watch you, the people who loved and cherished him. Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May he Rest In Peace! Love and Prayers go out to you!
Dorene, Mikala and our whole family.
Steve Steigerwald
October 25, 2019
The memories of a large man with even larger heart will not soon be forgotten.
May God's hand hold you and your family in his care.
McGee Family
October 25, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mark was a great man loved by all. We are happy to have known him and called him a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ron & Linda Ingram
October 25, 2019
Sherry and Family,
Regretfully we didn't know Mark personally, but from talking with you through the years we know that you had a very good and loving marriage. You have had a place in our hearts since you were a very young girl. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ron and Linda Ingram
October 25, 2019
I worked with Mark for 20 years prior to relocating for job. Our relationship was a terrific friendship - much more than working relationship - though we spent many hours together analyzing the daily work grind - we knew how to make our jobs fun each day. Mark was known as "Big Country" to so many of us in the earlier days. Beth and I will miss Mark very much and pray for comfort for all of his wonderful family during this time.
Doug and Beth Johnson
Rowlett, TX
Roy& Cindy Lyles
October 25, 2019
We are very glad to know and love Mark he was a good friend. Many great memories. Rest in peace dear friend. We Will See you later! You will remain in our hearts till then.
Tom Slaton
October 25, 2019
Sherry and family, I am sorry for your loss.
Danny Taylor
October 25, 2019
To the Brinkley family thoughts & prayers for peace & comfort.
I cherish many fond memories of Mark and am blessed by knowing him.
God bless you all during this time and the days ahead.
Harvey Williams
October 25, 2019
To the family of Brinkley my childhood friend.brother in Christ Jesus.on friend you know he was a great man. Great football prayer.tough asnail. And until I see you a again my friend. Love max.Shirley.cherry.mike
Marilyn Wuthrich
October 25, 2019
Sherry, so sad to hear about Mark. Dennis and I are praying for you and your family. God bless, Marilyn and Dennis Wuthrich
Mark Gregory
October 25, 2019
Sherry & Kids, Max & Shirley:
My heart goes out to everyone in this
family right now.I have so many great memories with this guy growing up. Mark was the "very first friend" I met when I moved to Burkburnett.
Peace and love,
Mark Gregory
Jack Stine
October 24, 2019
Sherry, I have known you for a very long time and always enjoyed you more than words can say as a friend, it breaks my heart for you , the kids and all the rest of the family to have lost a Great Husband, Dad, Son, Brother and a Bulldog for life, if you need anything, please dont hesitate to call me, Love You Sherry
Francine Benson
October 24, 2019
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear,
just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless and comfort you
Francine Benson
Laura Landers
October 24, 2019
I worked with Mark these last 39 years. He was always the kindest man. He will be missed.
Vickie Stringer
October 24, 2019
I surely thought so much of Mark. I usually stopped by his table to say hello. I will miss him. My heart really hurts for you, his family. I am thinking of you all and praying that you find comfort. He will be greatly missed. Vickie Stringer
Dale and Karla Anderson
October 24, 2019
Mark was a great Bulldog fan and we appreciate him so much. He loved our kids and they loved him. It saddens us deeply to lose him, but I know Lindy met him with a huge hug at heavens gate. Many prayers for your family in the coming days.
Donna Slater
October 24, 2019
Sherry & Kids, Max & Shirley: Scott and I are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you find comfort in knowing that this separation is only temporary, and that you will all be together again some glorious day! Much love, Scott and Donna
October 24, 2019
With much love and heartfelt sympathy. Keeping you all close in prayer.
Al and Teresa Bullard
Rusty Midgett
October 24, 2019
Matthew 5:4, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ... Jesus' words.
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