Mark passed away at his home in Kinston, N.C., on June 11, 2013.

Mark was born in Chicago, Ill., May 18, 1969. He then moved to Weems, Va., and on to Mathews County.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Archibald Schroeder.

Mark is survived by his mother, Shirley and step-father Andrew Ewell; his half-sister, Linda Hennessy and husband Michael, nephews, Mike and Eric; also his step-sister, Jodie McGowan and husband Keith, and niece Casey.

Mark was a veteran of Desert Storm and a graduate of ITT Tech. Mark loved his work with computers. He loved to hunt and fish and will be missed by all who knew him.

There will be a private service held at the home of his parents.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad.