Mark Conrad

Cecil "Mark" Conrad, 80, of Jackson passed way Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center, with his family at his side.

He was born March 30, 1938, at Sedgewickville, Missouri, son of Lauren Vern and Naomi Conrad. He and Helen "Bonnie" Ford were married Feb. 18, 1958.

Mark worked in the automobile business in the Cape Girardeau area for more than 50 years. He previously worked four years as an auto mechanic and nine years on the river.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Helen "Bonnie" of Jackson; two children, Mary (Richard) Knote and Mark A. Conrad of Cape Girardeau; two grandchildren, Angela (Rodney) Alford and Nicholas (Wendy) Mayberry; four great-grandchildren, Kaylee Biri, Alana Alford, Will Mayberry and Seth Mayberry; and one brother, Sam Conrad of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Chub, Jack, Diz, Jerry and Pat Conrad; and two sisters, June Borgfield and Muriel Bollinger.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Centenary United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Revs. Barry Winders and Dave Conley officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church or charity of donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.