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Mark William Parker, age 63, passed away on April 5, 2023 at his home in Crawfordville, Florida with his devoted wife by his side. He was born on May 18, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana to parents William Ray Parker and Marlene Mae Christian Parker. Upon moving to Crawfordville 40 years ago, he began working at what was once known as the Olin Corporation, now known as St. Marks Powder, a General Dynamics Company. Mark started from the bottom as a Production Operator and climbed his way to being their IT Database Senior Administrator prior to his retirement in 2021. Mark was also affiliated with the Wakulla Land Barons Association (WLBA) since 2005 and was known as the “Sandhill Baron.” Not only was Mark passionate about his work, he also had a passion for all animals and nature. He enjoyed fishing, using his green thumb in the yard and simply being outdoors. However, what Mark was most passionate about was his ever-growing family and being the pirate to his island girl, Julia, whom he shared 42 years with. In fact, the only time Mark defied nature was his insistence on sticking around for his island girl’s birthday. He passed away two days later. Survivors include his loving wife, Julia Elizabeth Coleman Parker; children Joshua Parker, Dylan Parker (wife, Erica) and Jessica Parker (fiancé, Miguel); grandchildren Jackson, Bronson “Stoney”, Emily, Ian and Tala; sisters Chrisy Carlton (husband, Richard) and Missy Parker (Steve) along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom he loved deeply. Mark was preceded in passing by his parents. A celebration of Mark’s life and legacy will be held at St. Mark’s Powder picnic grounds on the Wakulla River (Hwy 98, Crawfordville, FL) on Sunday, April 16, 2023 beginning at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Florida Wild Mammal Association of Wakulla: https://fwma.org/donate/ Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Mark William Parker

May 18, 1959 - April 5, 2023