Mark Lee Luke

August 13, 1932 - May 18, 2020

Luke- Mark Lee Luke, age 87, of Starke, Florida passed away on May18, 2020 at Shands at the University of Florida. He was born in Baxley, Georgia on August 13, 1932 to the late Diamond Luke and Avie Luke. Mark was a longtime resident of Starke, Florida. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps after being drafted as a teenager. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Mark worked as a Pipe Fitter in the Bahamas and later for Humphreys and Gold Mining which became DuPont. After over 39 years of dedicated service as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Dredge Operator, Mark retired. When he wasn’t working, Mark loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and farming, but more than anything, Mark will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 37 years, Mary Luke; sister, Evelyn Griffis; and brothers, Dick Luke. Mark is survived by his daughters, Charlotte (Randy) Wood of Starke, FL and Dana (Randy) Matilsky of LaCrosse, FL; his sister, Margie (George) Kern of Orange Park, FL; his brother, J.W. (Francis) Luke of GA; his grandchildren, Michael (Stacey) Stewart, Cody (Andrea) Stewart, Matt Matilsky, Jessica Matilsky, and Ellis Wood; and his great grandchildren, Colten Stewart, Kayden Stewart, and Jackson Warners. A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00 am at Safe Harbor Congregational Holiness Church with Pastor Rudy Thornton and Pastor Randall Griffis, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 22, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757.