Obituary for Mark Duane Burford

Mark Duane Burford, age 75, of Talbott, handed into Heaven to be together with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his residence. He was a beautiful husband, father, and grandfather. He liked and adored his household. Mark moved to Morristown to be affiliate supervisor of JC Penney’s in 1972 and labored there till 1978. He transitioned to full-time Christian ministry in 1978. He served as principal of Lakeway Christian School for ten years. Then, in 1988, he accepted the decision of God to grow to be pastor of Open Door Baptist Church of Morristown the place he ministered for 24 years. He was additionally the pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Talbott for 5 years. Throughout his ministry at each church buildings, he was very lively and supportive of many mission endeavors and traveled all over the world for the reason for Christ. He served on the Board of Beacon International Baptist Missions for twenty-five years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and athlete; he additionally discovered nice enjoyment engaged on his small farm. In his retirement years, he was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson City. He was preceded in demise by his dad and mom, Cleo Jack and Mary Burford. He is survived by his beloved spouse of fifty-four years, Rebecca Burford; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Brian Sulfridge and Catherine and Enoch Wilson; grandchildren, Ethan (Rebecca) Wilson, Catelyn (Tommy) Vernon, Layla Sulfridge, Eric Wilson, Alan Sulfridge, and Caroline Wilson; great-grandchildren, E.J. Wilson, Vivian Wilson, Wayde Vernon, and Barrett Vernon; brother, Terry (Sue) Burford; sister, Sheila (Steve) Jaworski; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gordon and Kathryn Millspaugh; and a number of other nieces and nephews. The household want to categorical appreciation to Dr. Delay and Dr. Ramaprasad, the hospice nurses, and his caregivers, Pam, Ashley, Vanessa, and Camry for his or her glorious service and care. Mark was deeply liked and might be profoundly missed by his household, pals, and all who knew him. The household will obtain pals from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, January sixteenth at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral companies might be at 12 p.m. Saturday, January seventeenth at Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson City with Pastor Mark Campbell, Pastor Ron Simmers, Pastor Ethan Wilson, and Pastor Enoch Wilson officiating. The physique will lie in state thirty minutes previous to the service on the church. Interment will comply with at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

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