Mark Lee Vestal

Mark Lee Vestal was born May 18, 1971 in Sacramento, Ca and went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017 in Kerrville. Mark served in the US Army during Desert Storm, Gulf War (1989-1992) as a chaplain's assistant. After being honorable discharged from the Army, Mark earned numerous degrees. He attended Central Texas College (1994) earning an Associate Degree - General Studies, The University of Houston, Bachelor of Arts- Political Science and Economic (1996) and Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics (1998), University of Texas, San Antonio, Master of Science- Mathematics (2001), Sacramento City College, CA, Bachelor Degree - Computer Information of Science (2009) and his last accomplishment was a Master of Science - Information Assurance, Computer Science from Northeastern University, Boston, MA (2016). Mark worked at in Sacramento for 8 years, transporting aircraft fuel. His true calling was to teach High School Math and worked in Fort Stockon (2011-2014). In 2014, he relocated to Kerrville to care for his parents and went to work for FedEx. Mark was a devoted and caring son to his parents. He took great care of his family and loved ones. He had a good and loving heart. In his free time, he enjoyed riding mountain bikes, books and browsing the internet. He is survived by his parents, Solveig Vestal Crawford and Douglas Crawford of Kerrville; sister, Solveig Vestal Frazier of W. Sacramento, CA; brother, Gregory Vestal of Las Vegas, NV; nephews, Joshua Borgesi of W. Sacramento, CA, Wesley Frazier of W. Sacramento, CA, Gregory Vestal Jr., of Las Vegas, NV and Dustin Vestal, Las Vegas, NV. He will be loved and missed by many other family members and friends. The family will be holding a private Christian burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors with Pastor Michael Williams, officiating. High Flight- John Gillespie Magee, Jr Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark or even eagle flew -- And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. "Good night, my Prince, Sleep Well." To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mark Lee Vestal please visit our Sympathy Store.

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