Mark E. Spates' Obituary
Decatur – Mark E. Spates, 51 of Decatur, passed away at 2:40 am Monday, September 7, 2009 at his residence.
Services will be private at the family’s request. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Mary’s Hospice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Mark was born May 19, 1958 in Decatur, the son of George Spates and JoAnn Ford.
He leaves behind his one sister: Rita (Dwight) Bollinger of Decatur, one niece: Tara (Terry) Brown of Weldon, great nephew: Joe Mills, step nephews: Clinton and Jordon Brown, step niece: Brittany Brown, great step niece: Kylie Brown
The family would especially like to thank Dr. Mario Velasco and his staff and St. Mary’s Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Mark during his illness.
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