Mark L. Deitz

Franklin, NC - Mark L. Deitz, age 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Lawrence and Anna Cowan Deitz. He was a US Air Force Veteran during the Korean conflict. He was a field manager for American National Red Cross for 30 years and was a member of Cowee Baptist Church and attended Franklin Church of God .He graduated from Franklin High School, Western Carolina and Central Michigan University. Mark loved sports and reading.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy McCall Deitz; one daughter, Rhonda Wiggins of Golden Valley, MN.; one son Clifford Deitz of Knoxville, TN; two sisters, Frankie Holbrook and Joyce Scully both of Franklin, NC; one brother, Levon Deitz of Merrel, TX. He also leaves behind his very special young friend, Sydney Blank of Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by a son, David Deitz and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Hank Conner, Rev. Philip Cochran and Cecil Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post#108 will conduct military graveside rites. Jack Cabe, Doug Cabe, Gerald Coggins, Robert Carnes, Bruce Giles, Barry Greene, Sam Bowers, Skip Sanders and Mike Petito will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Friday, November 21 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

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