i never posted on here after you passed because I didn't want to believe i was really gonna be waking up without you on this earth. You were taken too soon daddy, my heart aches every day and i am so lost without you. I physically hurt, we finally got back on track with us and our relationship i blinked and you were gone. i have so many unanswered questions and things I still needed to learn from you. Everyday i try to do my best to continue to make you proud with me being so lost i feel like I'm failing you. Ive lost me after losing you i dont feel whole at all anymore and idk what to do. The bubbys are so grown its insane watching them turn into young men without you is so hard but youd be proud of them, they have come so far. i dont think i would still be here after losing you if it werent for them. Elijah is your spiting image there's no denying that one lol. i would give anything to have one last laugh,hug,kiss, or long conversation sitting on the end of your bed with you, even one last bike ride with my daddy cause that was our routine when i was a little girl after school we would just ride around. You were one of kindest souls and you loved everyone you were the glue to our family. its so hard with out you but im doing the very best i can to honor your name and continue to make you proud. Fathers day is tomorrow and it makes missing you so much harder. i hope your living your best life up there with your dad and grandma marge and aunt wanda i love and miss you so much daddy. Love always - Forever Your Little Girl

--Madison Danielle

hey dad I miss you man it’s been a while I’m getting through high school imma be a jr after summer break Imma do it for you and walk that stage you played that game called life for a lil that mf was hard Ik it was cuz I’m playing it rn but imma get through it for you.

My 1st friend I made after moving to indy, we sure had some fun times, rest easy my friend.

Markus, this is so hard saying goodbye to you, you was in awesome man great dad, im so proud of you u always helped anybody and everyone. You had no enemies at all, you talked to everyone no one was a stranger to you. Im glad I got to spend the last 11mths with you. Wish it was more

I love you always have and always will. You will be missed so much. R.I.P babe

Rest in peace Mark, we are so sorry for your loss Sandy, Tina & family - WJ and Karen Crowe

Mark my heart hurts so bad we all loved you. I can’t come to tell Randall because his heart is gonna be so broken We love you so much. You was always there when we needed you . Rest high in heaven give everyone a hug for me until we meet again love you always Jean Norris , Randall and Wesley Lepper .I wished I could be there for your mom and your kids . I am there in thoughts and prayers love you all .

Mark I Can't believe this

My heart breaks for your boys & your momma

Life will sure be different without you

But you will never be forgotten

RWL.. GIVE MARGE N WANDA A HUG FOR ME

Markus I regret that I didn’t get to give you one last kiss and one last hug. I didn’t get to tell you how much I love and appreciate you as a husband and father to our amazing six boys. I know you are in a much better place but my heart aches knowing I will never see you again or hear you say my name. I promise I will do my best raising our boys into amazing men that you would be proud of. I will never let you be forgotten. I will remind them each and every day how much you loved them and how proud you were to be there dad. Yes our lives will go on but it won’t be the same with you not here. I loved you the first time you said “ them britches are killing me” I love you now and I will love you forever. Rest In Peace and I will see you again one day

What’s up Markus ! It’s me you know the one and only guy that took your sissy but anyways made sure to always share her with you. You were my best little buddy cause you know I wasn’t much older than you when I showed up in the family . You made me smile so many times throughout this crazy life that now I will have to keep living without you in it . You were and always will be that crazy young boy that became this great man and amazing father that loved his family , friends. Markus you just really loved life no matter how hard it kicked or knocked you down. You always seemed to get back up with a smile and kept it movin. I promise you that I will look after your family . So until we see each other again, Gods speed to you . DON’T FORGET TO RAISE SOME HELL UP THERE. I will always love you my brother.

Mark my second cousin I haven’t seen you since you were a little boy. You will be missed by all. My condolences to you Sandy. Love and hugs for you.

Mark, we had some fun times growing up as kids together (wish we had taken those Kodak moments!). Remember being dropped off in the mornings and catching the bus with us? What good times! Really happy we got to chat at Kayla’s party last year. Never thought that would be the last time.....God Speed, Markus, we will miss that smile. Love, Curtis and Shelly

Hey dad the shoes you got me are still white, remember the fun time you me and all the bubs had we miss you. I know you are getting beat up there by mamaw marge and papaw. Well stay strong down here. love you dad. Dad and I promise that I will be the first person on Mars and I will get your dream car and make you proud all of us will

Hey dad the shoes you got me are still white, remember the fun time you me and all the bubs had we miss you. I know you are getting beat up there by mamaw marge and papaw. Well stay strong down here. love you dad

Mark, you are my family. I love you. You were born on my first birthday. I use to love sharing birthday parties with you. But over the years, we grew apart. I miss you. I cant believe you beat me off this rock. I always thought I would go first. You are a great cousin and I will never forget you. You were a great dad. I just wish you had more time. You left us all here but we understand. You touched many lives. Rest now cousin. I bet you are up there with grandma and grandpa and mom. Till we meet again. Love you cuz

Hey Bud, did you really think that you could get away from me that easily? Most of our young lives, it’s always been you,me, and Momma, The Three Musketeers!!! I guess heaven really needed a Strong Hero, and you have always been mine!!!! You take care of Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa, and I’ll take it from here! Me being the GOLDEN CHILD and all! We will all look after the boys, and Madison too! Don’t you worry. I know it’s gonna take a village! We got this, we’ve seen you do it for so long. I promise that I will always take care of Momma! Until I see you again, I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS, TO THE MOON AND BACK AGAIN!!!

Mark, I didn't know this day would come with me still here on this earth. But I know God was searching for an Angel. You was the Best father, mother, and friend to all the boys and girls that you had . I know your mom is hurting so much, now, but she is going to be alright. I know she saw you (a cardinal) on her patio this morning. Don't worry all I will say is "Fly High"...Love you now and until we meet again.

Mark Mark, you know I never thought this day would actually come. I never imagined 6 boys being so lost, Madison, grandma, my mom, my dad, myself. Everything’s a wreck. I have no clue, not a single one why you had to leave now. For the last year you’ve been someone I confided in, someone I looked to for advice in certain things, we talked for hours and hours about the baby and how good of an uncle you(and all the boys) would be. You always told me how proud you were and that I would be such a good dad. I will be, even more so for you now. All the boys wanna be like you. I always called you uncle mark mark, so the boys have decided they want to be uncle jus jus, uncle hay hay, uncle no no, uncle beau beau, uncle wy wy, and uncle E E or Eli. That made my heart so full. I can’t tell you how much hurt I feel inside especially now that you’ll never get to meet her but I already know I, and She will make you proud. I hope you’re looking down showering love on all of us right now we could all use as much as you have to offer. I love you Mark Mark. Until the next life. Keep the party going up there.

Markus, I am so proud of you. You are the best son any mother could ever have. You had the biggest heart and would help anyone who ever needed you. You were a wonderful father and the best son a mother could have. I miss you so much already and my heart is broken without you, but God needed another angel. With all my love, forever and always, Mom.

Mark Mark, from the day I was born, you have always been there. Not a single piece of my childhood or adulthood have you ever missed out on. My heart just can’t imagine how I will have a life without you in it, but just know that I will always continue to make you proud. You were and still are the best uncle a little curly blonde haired girl could’ve ever been blessed with. Our memories together will always hold a special place in my heart. I promise to look out for grandma, mom, Madison and the boys. I love you with all of my heart, forever.

Rest In Peace, Markus! Sandy & family - I am so sorry for your loss. Martha Sanders