OAK ISLAND — Mark Blair Woodburn, 64, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1955, in Charlotte, the son of the late Ralph Alexander Woodburn and Doris Ruth Snider Woodburn of Salisbury.
Mark started his railroad career with Seaboard Coastline/CSX. He later became an engineer with Amtrak and retired with 27 years of railroad service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Salisbury. He loved being a Paw Paw, fishing, being on the water, the beach and his dog Emma. He was also an avid hockey fan. He greatly loved his family and will be deeply missed.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cheryl McNally Woodburn; son, Nathan Blair Woodburn (Amanda) of Raleigh; daughter, Tara Gales (Seth) of Mocksville; four grandchildren, Kenzie Gales and Adelyn, Lillian and Lena Woodburn; sister, Julie Blanton of Rocky Mount; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.
Private services will be held at a later date at the First Baptist Church in Salisbury.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 223 North Fulton Street, Salisbury, NC 28144.
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