Mark Winfred Marbut, 45, of Elkmont passed away quietly at home Sunday, July 17, 2011, surrounded by his family.
He was born Aug. 23, 1965, to Winfred and Edna Mae Marbut. Mark was an avid cattleman and outdoorsman. He was a gentle spirit who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his large extended family.
He is survived by his wife, Joann Popenhagen Marbut; two children, Hannah René
Marbut and Hayden Winfred Marbut. His siblings, Larry Marbut and wife Trish, Linda Marbut, Carolyn Graham and husband James, Victoria Graham, Stephen Marbut and wife Sue, Patty Davis and husband Randy, Karen Nave and husband Jimmy Don, Myra Burleson and husband Max; and brother-in-law, Tommy Goodin. He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Claire Goodin.
Mark’s faith sustained him as he waged a courageous battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. With quiet dignity, he pushed his frail body to a final goal he was determined to achieve before he went home, and by the grace of God, he made it.
His life is a shining example of 2 Timothy 4:7 … he fought the good fight, he finished the course … he kept the faith.
Pallbearers will be Michael Graham, Nelson Marbut, James Graham, Randy Davis, Max Burleson, Tommy Goodin, Jimmy Don Nave and Shane Glanton.
Visitation will be from 6-9 tonight at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Springs Baptist Church. The body will lie in state at 1 p.m.
Interment will be at Mitchell Cemetery in Lauderdale County with Kevin Ward, Chuck Hood and Terry Lamar officiating.
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