Mark Raymond Blizzard
November 18, 1954 - January 30, 2019
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Mark Raymond Blizzard
November 18, 1954 - January 30, 2019
Obituary
Mark raymond blizzard, 64, passed away peacefully after fighting a long battle with cancer on january 30, 2019. He was born on november 18, 1954, in charleston, the first son of roy m. Blizzard jr. And mary summers blizzard.
mark attended john adams junior high school and graduated from george washington high school in 1972. At george washington, he was a student athlete and enjoyed being on the football, basketball, wrestling, and track and field teams. After high school, mark attended marshall university and west virginia state college where he received a bachelor in education degree.
Mark had a long and dedicated career in education, having been a west virginia public school teacher for more than 30 years. He taught elementary school in both clay and boone counties. He was a teacher and basketball coach and touched the lives of countless west virginia youth.
Mark was a devoted and loving son, brother, uncle, friend, and life partner. Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed taking his nieces and nephews fishing and boating and sharing his love of west virginia backcountry and wildlife. Mark knew the streams and rivers of wv like the back of his hand and always knew where the fish would be biting. Many of mark’s happiest days were spent with his friends traveling and enjoying nature. Mark’s hunting dogs were his constant companions and everyone who knew him knows that loretta and sammy were two of the biggest loves of his life.
Mark is survived by his life partner, sherri patton; mother, mary summers blizzard; brother, stephan h. Blizzard and his children braxton and stephanie; brother, roy m. Blizzard iii (max) and his children, mary, john, roy, and emily; and sister, melissa blizzard brown, her husband earl brown and their children rowan and lucinda. Survivors also include his half brother, doug blizzard and his sons garrett, colton, dylan and dakota.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.M. Tuesday, february 5, at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston. Graveside service will be 1 p.M. Wednesday, february 6, at spring hill cemetery, charleston, with minister tony rumburg officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com.
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
14 responses to Mark Raymond Blizzard
Karen Sue "Susie"" Cabell" says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Former Co-Worker
Location: Danville West Virginia
I Was So Sorry To Hear Of Mark’S Passing. My Condolences To The Family. Mark And I Taught Many Years Together At Jeffrey-Spencer Elementary In Boone County. He Was Always Such A Gentleman In A School Full Of Female Teachers. We Could Always Go To Him For Help Of Any Kind. In Such A Small School, We Were Tight-Knit Group. Farewell My Friend!
E. Cowgill says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Old Friend
Location: Eu Alabama
Blizz, I’M Sorry We Were Out Of Touch For So Long. You Were Always One Of The Good Guys.. Helpful, Interested And Funny As Heck..You Were A Good Listener Too. You Had Some Stories And I’M Smiling Now Thinking Of You. Fly Fishing For Trout And Smoking Cigars To Keep Away The Gnats.. You Always Had A Good Disposition Even When Things Were Uncomfortable. I’M Sorry I Missed Telling You This In Person. You’Re A Great Guy, Blizz. I’Ll Miss You. Fair Winds.. Xox
Terry Winfield says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Mother
Location: Mills River North Carolina
Dear Mary And Family,
We Are So Sad To Hear About The Passing Of Your Son, Mark. You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers.
Sincerely,
Terry
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Sharon & David Holstein says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Elkview Alabama
Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family. Hoping Your Memories Will Bring You Comfort In The Days Ahead.
Paula Patrick Steindler says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Ashland Virginia
I’M So Very Sorry To Read Of The Passing Of Mark. I Recall Mark As Being A Very Good, Kind And Caring Person While In High School. Prayers For The Family.