Mark Franklin Wentz, 79, of Colington, NC passed away peacefully November 29, 2021, in Chesapeake, VA after a short battle with an illness. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather.
Born in Hampton, VA on April 21, 1942, Mark was the son of the late Mark Wentz, Sr. and Clara Stone of Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 55-years, Vivian Wentz. Also, surviving are his two sons, Charles Wentz (Kim) and Andrew Wentz (Tammie) all of Colington; brother, Steven Cochran (Barbara) of Oregon; sister, Nancy Williams of Hampton, VA; grandchildren, Jessica (Chris), Jamie (Amanda), Zach, Cody, Sara, Keven, Eli, Caroline, Tori, and Alyssa; and several great-grandchildren.
After he graduated from Hampton High School, he briefly served in the United States Air Force before making his home in Dare County and starting his new journey with his wife Vivian. He obtained many skills and started a career with NCDOT that led him to volunteer for EMS where he found his love of helping people and thus became his career as an EMT for Dare County. After retirement in 2002, Mark enjoyed working for the Dare County School System. Mark had various hobbies which included collecting movies, telling jokes, talking about cars, watching football, listening to classical music, and enjoying good food.
He will be deeply missed by his entire family and all of his friends.
There are no plans for a service at this time. A memorial will be held at a later date. If you like to send a card to the family, please mail to Twiford Funeral Homes, PO Box 595, Manteo, NC 27954.
To plant a tree in memory of Mark or send flowers to the family, please visit www.TwifordFH.com/send-flowers.
Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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Eleanor Beasley
Vivian I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Love,
Eleanor Beasley
Ladles Soups
We are saddened to hear the news of Mark’s passing. He was always a breath of fresh air with quick humor and a loving smile when we served him. Our thoughts and condolences to his Wife and family.
John &Melana Devereux
Sending our thoughts and Prayers to the Wentz family at this difficult time, but have faith that The Lord will look over and comfort you at this time.
Rosemarie Doshier
Dear Vivian – I was sorry to hear of Mark’s passing – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rosemarie
Lew & Sarah Wagoner
He was a big, gentle teddy bear. We were there together during the bloom of EMS in Dare Co. All volunteers of course. Many of our old comrades in heaven to greet this beloved man. Vivian, he always spoke of his love for you. Charles, Andrew; he was proud of you. God. We’ll miss him
Leary Sink
I met Mark sometime in the late 70’s when he was a volunteer EMT. He had a heart & sense of humor as big as he was. Through the years I would run across him on EMS calls and he was always Mark, he never changed no matter how crazy things were at a scene, he was always calm and collected devoted to patient care and his EMS partners.
Gone but never forgotten. Sending prayer for comfort and healing to his family.
Leary
Coquetta Brooks
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Wentz, Charles and the Family. Mr. Wentz was a kind hearted and gentle giant of a man. He always had smile and a loving story about his Family.
God bless you all,
Coquetta Laverna Brooks
Robert Jones
Thank you Mark for being my friend. Your service to the people of this area, as well as your kindness and humor won’t be forgotten. May God welcome you with open arms and grant your family many happy memories.
Billy Smithson
I had a chance to work on shift with Mark at the Buxton EMS Station. He was great to work with and was so kind to everyone. He will be missed by many
Prayers to the family
Billy Smithson
Faye Lewark Daniels
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time; may your memories bring you comfort.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~~ Eskimo Proverb
Aysha Apperson
Charles, my condolences to you and your family for your loss.