Mark Robert Pierce, 49, of Sesser, IL, passed away at 7:15 a.m., on Sunday, February 26, 2017, in the Franklin Hospital ER.He was born on May 25, 1967, to Harold Pierce and Betty (Chandler) Owen in Lawrenceville, IL. Mark was the Pastor of Sesser Church of God and loved fulfilling his calling for the Lord. On August 28, 1998 he married Malinda Shelby and she survives.
Mark enjoyed fishing, camping, boating and mushroom hunting, as well as grilling and using his electric smoker.
Mark is survived by his loving spouse of 18 years, Malinda, three daughters, Amber (Mike) Knope, Tristian (Troy) Smith and Megan (Neil) Giese; two sons, Michael Scroggins, his companion Nichole; and Jonathan Pierce; one brother, Kenny (Kelli) Pierce; two sisters, Kim (Danny) Martin and Dana (Jeff) Carter; one step-sister, Cathy (Bill) Long; three step-brothers, Kevin (Marilyn) Owen, Jeffrey (Shannon) Owen, Eric (Shelley) Owen; mother-in-law, Judy Shelby; father-in-law, James Shelby and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Brad Owen.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the New Life Church of God707 N. DuQuoin St. Benton, IL with State Overseer, Rick Whitter, District Pastor Rod Joplin and Reverend Bob Wininger, officiating.
Per Mark’s wishes cremation was held.
Memorials may be made to Pate Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences can be given atwww.patefh.com.
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