Venturous Randy Posted September 10, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) I got a call from Mary on the arrangements for Mark. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday at the Biltmore Christ Temple, 260 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC. 28803 at 6:30 pm. There will not be a viewing as Mark is to be cremated. She is trying now to get some pictures together for display. I suggested she may be able to get some pictures from here and have copies made. We talked about what Mark had expressed and she said he had earlier stated that he wanted his ashes spread on the beach in Pensacola FL and some to be spread at their favorite riding roads, such as the Blue Ridge Parkway. I suggested that we may be able to put a group together for a ride on the BRP and have a Memorial service there also. Mary has expressed that in lieu of flowers, she could really use any donations. I do not have a PayPal account for receiving money and if someone else would like to take care of this, it would be greatly appeciated. Mary has given me her phone number and if anyone would like to talk with her, please let me know and I will give you her number. I want to say again that Mark was really a great guy. He had a great presence of being a big kid. He was always smiling and had a fun personality. He absolutely loved this site and the people he had met. As I said earlier, I was not sure what I was going to be able to do about putting together an Asheville Rally and Mark stepped up and did a great job. He must have taken a weeks vacation so he would be there early to be able to meet everyone coming in. Mark will be missed. His last name is Hopey RandyA Edited September 10, 2012 by Venturous Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted September 10, 2012 Share #2 Posted September 10, 2012 Randy, I want to thank you for all you are doing and what you have done to help Mary with her needs and for keeping the rest of us informed. You are a saint my friend. Eck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solodadof2 Posted September 10, 2012 Share #3 Posted September 10, 2012 I as many others would be glad to make a donation, Please let us know as soon as you can if there is a paypal address of even snail mail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 10, 2012 Share #4 Posted September 10, 2012 First of all, Randy thanks for stepping up and helping. I will just throw this out to be considered I have a pay-pal account that has zero funds in it and you are welcome to use it or we can do it together again just a thought; maybe someone closer to where Mary is would rather handle that or just open one up for her. Also my family reunion is the first weekend in May and it is in Pensacola I don’t know what is involved in spreading ashes but if I can help I will. If nothing else I will definitely make a donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 10, 2012 Share #5 Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks Randy!! I do remember meeting him somewhere, probably Asheville '08, can't remember exactly but do know I met him face to face. It is a sad event indeed! Once paypal is set up will be glad to help out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted September 10, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 10, 2012 http://www.brigmans.com/obits/obituary.php?id=204953 Here's the link to the obituary for Mark. You can add your condolenses on this link and add pictures Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted September 10, 2012 Share #7 Posted September 10, 2012 I will do my best to be there tuesday...........if the boss will let me off of work that is. Randy thanks for all you are doing. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted September 10, 2012 Share #8 Posted September 10, 2012 Randy, I can't make it Tuesday, but will be more than glad to take off and be at the BRP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riderduke Posted September 10, 2012 Share #9 Posted September 10, 2012 Wish i could make it. I'll be there in spirit with plenty of prayers. thanks randy for the info, Thanks Margaret for the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted September 10, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Still hard to belive, if no paypal I am sure we could send a check to Mary Address removed. Just don't know if we should publicly post it. Nice thought Joe, I know your heart was in the right place. Freebird If anyone is palnning on going from down south and needs a stop over close to Charleston I have two extra rooms. Edited September 11, 2012 by Freebird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 10, 2012 Share #11 Posted September 10, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinman Posted September 10, 2012 Share #12 Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Margaret and I should be there around 4 tomorrow we are getting cabin K-8 at the koa for the night. Randy and I talked last night and he isnt sure if he is going to be able to make it his grandson is in the hospital and is due to be relased tomorrow. I will try to post tomorrow after the memorial to keep everyone updated. Jeff Edited September 10, 2012 by muffinman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRefugee Posted September 10, 2012 Share #13 Posted September 10, 2012 I will be leaving Indian Land SC around 3pm and stopping in western Charlotte to meet TDunc ( if he can get off). We will leave there about 4pm and ride via I85 US321 I40. If anyone wants to join us IM me or even better call me. My number is in my profile. Ride Happy, Ride Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted September 10, 2012 Share #14 Posted September 10, 2012 Margaret and I should be there around 4 tomorrow we are getting cabin K-8 at the koa for the night. Jeff K8 , that is my cabin on the corner I get each year. I wish I could make it. I still can't believe it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted September 11, 2012 Share #15 Posted September 11, 2012 turns out I cant make it.......give Mary a hug for me and Laura David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted September 11, 2012 Share #16 Posted September 11, 2012 I am unable to ride that far yet I tried but no go, sending prayers to Mary, the family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawks Mechanic Posted September 11, 2012 Share #17 Posted September 11, 2012 George and I are planning to go to the memorial service, leaving Columbia around 2:30 this afternoon. Everyone please be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted September 11, 2012 Linda and I also plan on leaving around 2-ish, so if anyone wants to meet up for dinner, either before or after the service, let us know. 423-726-0431 RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawks Mechanic Posted September 11, 2012 Share #19 Posted September 11, 2012 `123Linda and I also plan on leaving around 2-ish, so if anyone wants to meet up for dinner, either before or after the service, let us know. 423-726-0431 RandyA Why don't we all go to dinner after the service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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