Mark Alan Harman

Mark Alan Harman of Roanoke and Lynchburg died unexpectedly of a heart attack on October 1, 2010. He was born August 27, 1957. Mark leaves behind his fiancée, Sharon Creasy, and four children, Brett Harman and wife, Jessica; Elizabeth Shoulders and husband, David; Margaret (Maggie) Harman; and Caroline Harman; and Sharon’s son, Brian Creasy and wife, Alison. Also surviving are Mark’s parents, Richard E. and Margaret Harman; two brothers, Rick Harman, Jr. and wife, Cathy, and Tommy Harman and wife, Beth; and two sisters, Karen Sydenstricker and husband, John, and Dana Graninger and husband, Harry. Also left to cherish Mark’s memory are numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, special aunt, Barbara Dickerson, and devoted friend, Melody Baker. Mark was also blessed to be a grandfather to Brett and Jessica’s son, Landen. Mark graduated from Patrick Henry High School where he excelled in football, earning first team All-State honors. Mark was then awarded a football scholarship to Randolph Macon College where he received All-Conference honors for two consecutive years. Mark was well-known for his keen sense of humor. He was a charismatic, bright and well-liked individual. He was also very good hearted, thoughtful, caring and loving. He will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 4, from 6 to 8 pm, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel in Lynchburg. There will be a private graveside service for family members at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery in Rustburg, Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the American Heart Association at 4504 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA 24014, or to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-3837, (434) 846-1438. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the Harman family.