Francis Marley St. Mark, Jr., age 83, of Clarksville, TN passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Francis “Frank” entered this life on December 17, 1939, to the late Francis St. Mark, Sr. and Gwendolyn Regina Nell St. Mark. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Frank graduated from Strayer University in 1976 with a degree in Business Administration. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. Frank retired from the Department of Defense Logistics Agency, having specialized in acquisitions and logistics. He was a member of the American Legion and was the USS Guardian ships coordinator for the YAGRS Association for many years. Frank was involved with various civic organizations, volunteered at the North Carolina Maritime Museum and enjoyed teaching computer classes at the community center. Other hobbies included disc jockeying, the arts, listening to music and old-time radio, trains, dancing, photography, traveling and spending time with friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Francis St. Mark, brother, Steven St. Mark and nephew, Mark Askew.
Survivors include his daughters, Arlene Pustalka (Daniel J. Pustalka), Regina Agee-Cruz and spouse, Raymond Cruz, Renee Peyton (Carl Peyton) and bonus son, Bradely Keith Dale; siblings: Sidonie Askew and Patricia Whitten; grandchildren, Michael Pustalka, Jacob Pustalka, Olivia Agee, Daniella Agee, Jessica Agee, Courtney Peyton, and Zoey Peyton; great- grandchildren, Zander Pustalka and Brooklyn Pustalka; many nieces and nephews including Adrian, Christina, Simone, Gregory, Geoffrey, Joseph, Nicolas and Leah; many extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist in Silver Spring, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.