|
|
1965 - 2007
Mark Angel (1965-2007)
Mark Angel, 41, of Russell, Ky., died Sunday, June 3, 2007, in Mexico while on a mission trip with Russell Christian Church.
Mark was born Dec. 22, 1965, in Cincinnati. He was a 1984 graduate of Colerain High School and a 1988 graduate of Cincinnati Christian University. Following college, Mark was a youth minister at Rising Sun Church of Christ in Rising Sun, Ind., for three years. In 1992, Mark moved to Russell, where for the last 15 years he worked at Russell Christian Church. For eight years, he worked as a youth minister and had been the minister of involvement for the past seven years. Mark touched many lives for God in his lifetime.
Mark is survived by his wife, Lori (Alexander) Angel and their daughter, Riley Grace, age 4; his parents, Howard and Gail (Jones) Angel of Cincinnati; two brothers, Scott Angel of Cincinnati and Gary Angel and his wife, Tangi, and their three children of Cincinnati; Aunt Betty and her husband, Al Boesken, of Brooksville, Fla.; Uncle Bruce and Aunt Wanda Angel of Cincinnati; his father and mother-in-law, Roger and Norma Alexander of Port de Paix, Haiti; four sisters-in-law and their husbands and a brother-in-law and his wife; several nieces and nephews; a great-niece; and three great-nephews.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2007, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Russell Christian Church.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2007, at the church, officiated by Scott Alexander, minister. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Workers of Mexico, in care of Russell Christian Church, 1402 Kenwood Drive, Russell, KY 41169.
Also, a scholarship fund has been established through Russell Christian Church for Riley Angel.
Steen Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com. |
|
There are currently 13 condolences.
Chris (Tkach) Chelette
Sunday December 30, 2007 at
10:42 PM
|
It's been 6 months since Mark met the Lord face-to-face, but I only found out today (12/30/07) by chance. I am shocked by the news and saddened for his family, but I am thrilled for him and all that he's getting to experience in Heaven! He is where we want to be! Mark and I met in 1985 when he was an intern youth minister at North Hills Christian Church in Pittsburgh, PA. We became friends quickly and kept in touch over the years. He was always so special! He loved Rich Mullins' music, and I would tease him that he was the only Christian music artist Mark liked. Funny thing is Rich was a few years ahead of Mark at C.B.C., and Rich's brother Dave was a few years ahead of me at J.B.C., and we both loved Rich's music. Mark also loved to go white water rafting and go on outdoor adventures. He loved missions' trips, so the fact that he spent his last day on Earth doing what he loved is fitting. Mark was greatly loved and will be greatly missed! Having a four year old child of my own, I can only imagine what Lori is going through, and my prayers are with her. For Riley, I pray that God will help her remember everything she can about her Daddy. God is GOOD, and He will not leave you. My family and I are praying comfort for you. We understand what it feels like to lose someone so very special as Mark as we just lost my father-in-law who too was a pastor. We look forward to the day when we can again be together reuinted in Heaven to listen to Rich Mullins singing live at Jesus' feet! God bless the entire Angel family, extended family, congregation, and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mark was and still is PRECIOUS! We were blessed to have him in our lives!
|
| |
Ned and Debbie Walker and family
Tuesday June 12, 2007 at
12:11 PM
|
Lori, Riley and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Mark. Know that we are praying for you all. We pray for the Lord's comfort to you all. We just found out yesterday while talking to Mom (Thom & I's). Hold on to the Lord and His great plan for your lives. Many prayers and much love!
Ned, Debbie, (Thom's sister), Sammi, Hannah & Jesse Walker of Vero Beach, FL
|
| |
Gabe Bocook
Saturday June 9, 2007 at
4:05 AM
|
I would like to extend my condolences to the Angel family and Russell Christian Church on the loss of Mark Angel. I received the news of Mark's untimely death on Monday morning and I must say that it completely shocked me.
I could not believe that he was gone. Mark had been a part of my life since he arrived @ Russell Christian Church in the early 90's. He was my youth minister up until I graduated high school and then he took over the college age Sunday school class when I entered college.
It was in the college Sunday school class that I really got to know Mark and find out what a great man he was. I've honestly never heard anyone say a negative thing about Mark Angel. He was truly a consummate christian and lived his life to serve the lord.
I know that this is a sad time in the wake of Mark's death. I am sure that a number of people are asking why did this tragedy happen? The only response I have to that ? is; I don't know. We must draw comfort in the lord and ask for his comfort in this difficult time. We must also rest assured that Mark is at the right hand of God and one day if we have accepted Christ as our personal lord and savior; we will get to see Mark once again.
Everyone is sad because we no longer have Mark in our lives. His death has created an irreplacable void in the leardership of Russell Christian Church. Yes, someone will be given his position, but no one will ever be able to take his place. My heart goes out especially to Mark's wife Lori and his daughter Riley. They have lost more than anyone else. I pray that God will be with them on a daily basis and comfort them in their loss.
Tomorrow is Mark's funeral and I plan on being there. I look at funerals as a celebration of someone's life and besides the grieving the only really sad thing to me about a funeral is if the person was not a christian and has no hope of the gift of eternal life in heaven. We don't have to worry about that with Mark. Mark's spirit has gone to be with the lord and we are sad that he is no longer with us, but don't be sad for Mark, he is in a much better place.
I know everyone has their own stories about Mark, but I wanted to share mine. I'll remember Mark for being a truly caring man. He genuinely cared about people. I know that he would call me from time to time and would send me a note in the mail occasionally. Those are really uplifting things that a lot of people don't do. Mark got me a job one summer and I'll never forget that. He was always smiling and had a cup of coffee with him at all times it seemed like. I know he loved Starbuck's coffee. He would always go to Huntington just to get a cup; it's a shame the one in Ashland hadn't opened sooner. Mark even stopped to see me when I was working in South Point, OH a couple of times. That really meant a lot to me. That he would take the time to stop in and say hey. I'll miss talking to Mark and laughing with him. When I was in his Sunday School class I would give him a hard time about his spelling on the dry erase board; he was always misspelling something and I would kid him about it. Those are just things I remember about Mark and that come to mind when I think of him.
Mark baptized my younger sister and that was a fond memory I have of him. I'll say the one thing that sticks out in my mind about Mark Angel the most was that he genuinely cared about people and showed that through his actions. Whether it be on a mission trip to Miami, building homes for Hurricane Katrina victims, or heading up SHOUT back here at home; Mark truly served the Lord and lost his life while doing so. Mark didn't have any problem serving communion or taking up offering; if there were not enough people to do so. I know Mark would always ask my mom, grandma, or dad about me if I was not at church. That always made me feel good that he would be concerned about me and interested about my life.
Mark, I am really going to miss seeing you and talking to you. You were a great man and I am certainly a better person for knowing you. My family thought a lot of you and we are all saddened by your death. May God be with your family and friends during this difficult time and the days to follow.
Gabe Bocook
|
| |
Steve, Cathy, Blake, and Miranda Gipson
Friday June 8, 2007 at
9:12 PM
|
We were so sorry and saddened to hear of Mark's death. He will leave a huge void in the lives of his wife, daughter, and his church family. We all have very fond memories of him. What a very special person. Lori, Riley, and family...please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve, Cathy, Blake, and Miranda Gipson
|
| |
Fred and Kim Harris
Friday June 8, 2007 at
4:04 PM
|
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Mark. I can remember taking my son Steven to talk to him about accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He made everything so clear for Steven and for that I will always be thankful. Just know that we are praying for your family daily.
|
| |
Scott K. Blount
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
5:22 PM
|
Dear Lori,
We Blounts pray for Riley and you daily. We don't pretend to know what you are going through, but we are glad that God is there to go with you. Having worked with Mark in youth ministry for several years in the Tri-State area, my love and respect for Mark has always been great. We last saw Mark a couple of years ago, while we were visiting back "home" in the Ashland area, spending about 30 minutes talking in an aisle at Wal-Mart. Sorry he was late getting home that day. Just know that we continue lifting you up in prayer, and we also look forward to a reunion with Mark in the presence of our Lord Jesus someday.
Be God's,
Scott, Peggy, Elliott, Ian and Emily Blount
Vero Beach, FL
|
| |
Mike and Tonya Martino and Sarah
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
2:20 PM
|
To all of Mark's friends and family. We are heart-broken because of Mark's premature death. He touched our lives in this household in many ways. He lead Sarah to the Lord and baptized her. He was Stacy's and Shannon's youth pastor. Most recently, he married Stacy and Jason. We, as are so many others, were greatly touched for eternity by Mark. He will be so sadly missed.
|
| |
Jarod Bright
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
1:59 PM
|
Mark will be greatly missed. He was an inspiration to all those who knew him. My thoughts are with Lori, Riley, and the rest of his family.
|
| |
Robby Rhodes
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
1:49 PM
|
I am so saddened to see Mark pass away. I have known Mark for about 5 yrs now. Every time i seen he always had a smile on his face. HE wa so positive about every thing and everybody. He believed in everybody also. I can remember when i first started going to Russell Christian Church. Who was the irst 1 there to greert me no other the
|
| |
Cathy Owen
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
1:47 PM
|
Mark was one of my favorite people in the whole world. My deepest sympathies to all. "Lord of the Harvest" - Matt. 9:37-38
|
| |
Trish Kleykamp
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
12:15 PM
|
I was absolutely devastated when I heard the news of Marks passing. I have many wonderful memories from the youth group at RFCC along with the most wonderful memory of Mark baptizing me and leading me to the lord. He was the kindness, most caring person I have ever known, and treated every person as though they were his own flesh and blood. I will never forget that luminous smile on his face that was so contagious no matter what kind of day you were having. My deepest sympathy goes out to Lori, Riley, and the rest of Marks family as well as his church family, as I know you are suffering a great loss. It’s hard during these times not to be selfish and want your loved ones with you, but hopefully you find strength in knowing that he is in a place where there is nothing but peace and happiness, and in a place where you will one day meet again. Mark truly was and IS an Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Trish Kleykamp
|
| |
Daryn & Eve Dawes
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
10:25 AM
|
Lori & Riley,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your lives. Mark meant alot to me and to everyone he came in contact with. We will never forget him.
|
| |
Boone Funeral Home
Thursday June 7, 2007 at
10:24 AM
|
Crista- Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Syl, Steve & the staff at Boone Funeral hOme
|
| |
|
