Mark David Dove

       Mr. Mark David Dove, age 55 of Oakwood, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 while hiking on the Appalachian Trail following a sudden illness.

            Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Reverend Mike Taylor will officiate.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 4 – 7 pm at the funeral home.

            Mr. Dove was born December 3, 1961 in Athens, Georgia to Julian Dove and Edith Mize Dove.  He was the Part Owner and Treasurer of North Georgia Supply and was of the Baptist Faith.  Mark loved hiking and was part of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club.  He was also a member of North Georgia Hiking Club, Atlanta Astronomer’s Club and North Georgia Astronomers.  Mark donated a lot of his time with schools studying Astronomy. 

            Mr. Dove is survived by his parents, Julian & Edith Dove of Gainesville,   sister and brother-in-law, Amy & Jack Dooley of Gainesville, niece, Jaclyn Dooley of Gainesville and many other family members.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.