Mark Dalton Vantrease, age 59 of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Survived by his wife, Denna Vantrease; son, Ryan (Amanda) Vantrease; grandchildren, Mckenzie and Aiden Vantrease; brothers, Mike (Janice) Vantrease and Tim Vantrease; sister, Christy (Chuck) Vantrease; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mark was very passionate about the outdoors and was a lover of nature. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted 5:30 p.m. Monday, December15, 2014 in Hermitage Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation with the family Noon – 8 p.m. Sunday and 3 – 5:30 p.m. Monday. Visit the online obituary: www.hermitagefh.com. Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138. (615) 889-0361.