William Mark Todd

William Mark Todd, formerly of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away July 18, 2014 at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida from complications of cancer treatment. He was 57. Mark was born on December 4, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to his father, Billy Haynes Todd and mother, Eddie Joyce Todd. He returned to the Middleburg Community at an early age and attended Pin Oak Elementary before moving to Jackson, Tennessee and graduating from Jackson-Central Merry High School. He was an excellent student and continued his education, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Union University with a Bachelor of Computer Science degree in 1984. Much of his professional career was spent as an independent computer and accounting consultant for local, national, and global corporations including ABB, Georgia Pacific, Fruit of the Loom, and Harrah’s Entertainment to name a few. He also served as an adjunct professor of business for Jackson State Community College and Florida Keys Community College in Key West, Florida. Mark loved the island life and resided in Key West, Florida for the last 15 years. Most recently, he was deeply involved in Fifth Street Baptist Church where he developed strong faith and friendships. Over the years, Mark faced many challenges with physical impairment and chronic illness. But, by the grace of God, overcame many challenges and was full of joy and peace even when diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. He will be missed by many. In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his daughter, Stacey (Tom) Mott, and his son Jason Todd, both of Jackson, TN, who were born from his marriage to Sue Todd James. He was a proud and thoughtful "Grandpa" to Braden Mott, Bryce Mott, and Joshua Todd. He also leaves a sister, Myra (George) Fusner of Brentwood, TN and many extended family members and friends. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service celebrating Mark's life that will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in the Middleburg Community of Henderson County on Sunday, August 10th at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund c/o Glenda Reeves, 300 Gibson Drive, Darden, TN 38328 or in his name to Fifth Street Baptist Church at 1311 Fifth Street, Key West, FL 33040. The family wishes to thank the staff at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Reeds Chapel in Lexington, TN, his friend Geraldine Brummund of Key West, and the members of Fifth Street Baptist Church for their kindness and assistance throughout the years.

William Mark Todd

December 4, 1956 - July 18, 2014