Marcus "Mark" Milton Busick

Marcus “Mark” Milton Busick, age 77, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 10th, 2024. Mark had been in declining health for several years. Mark was born in Guilford County on February 2, 1947 to the late Daniel “Dan” Reuben Busick and Ruby Cook Busick.  

Mark loved farming, especially growing vegetables and sharing with others. He loved to hunt and fish. Mark was a lifetime member of Apple’s Chapel. He served in the US Navy serving on the flight deck of the USS Forestall. Mark enjoyed many fun times with aunts, uncles and cousins, and with Peggy’s large extended family on beach trips, holidays and special occasions. He truly loved his family and will be missed by all. His simple but sincere faith in Christ brought him through many lifetime events. 

Mark is survived by his loving wife Peggy of 53 years, and their two children Erica Lorynn Busick Batten and husband, Phillip, and Brian Edward Busick; grandchildren Winford Thomas Batten, Mia Catherine Batten and Wesley McLean Batten; sisters Janie Honeycutt, Sharon Orange and Brenda Church (Jim).

Along with his parents, Mark was predeceased by his brothers, Ronnie Busick, Reuben “Teet” Busick and Ricky Busick.

The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church with the burial to follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:30 till 1:45 the day of the service. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to Apple’s Chapel, 7345 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249.

You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com.