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Jonathan “Mark” McLeod, 65, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away on February 25, 2025. Mark was born on March 5, 1959 in Asheboro, North Carolina, to the late David Wood McLeod and Patricia Bunn McLeod. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician aboard the U.S.S. Frank Cable.
Mark was a 1977 graduate of Asheboro High School and attended Western Carolina University. Upon completion of his service in the United States Navy, he joined the Army National Guard. He was a 30-year employee of Freightliner in Cleveland, North Carolina, where he worked in the Maintenance department. Mark was reluctant to retire from his long career because of the friends he made at Freightliner and the joy they brought to his life. A dedicated member of St. Luke’s Church, Mark was highly active and very social in both his church and the community. He loved walking at Dan Nicholas Park, having breakfast at Lakeview Restaurant, and cheering on his grandkids at their many sporting events. Mark was a strong believer in supporting local businesses first and he loved to drive his fast car and listen to classic rock.
He is survived by his family, Wilma, Tiffany, Briana, Dustin, Lena, Mike, Rena Gale, Kari, Chris, Tina, Taylor, Logan, and lots of grandkids who he cherished. Mark also leaves behind countless devoted friends, fellow church members, and his sweet dog Lexi. He will be remembered as a hardworking, kind, and loving man with a servant heart. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 1:00-3:00 at St. Luke’s Church (1775 St. Luke’s Church Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146). A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 at Lady Bird Farm (1070 Lower Stone Church Rd., Rockwell, NC 28138).
In addition to flowers that may be ordered through Salisbury Flower Shop at the Ketner Center, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Church or to your local humane society.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is assisting the McLeod family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Paul and Gay Herron says
Prayers for the family in the loss of their loved one. Praying for the Peace of our Sweet Jesus to fill their hearts as they say goodbye, for now, until they meet again. May ch love to all the family.
Myra Wise says
Mark was such a special man and friend. He so loved his family and was always willing to help anyone in any way he could. I am going to miss him greatly and my life was blessed by knowing him.
Peter Robertson says
I worked with Mark for a 20 years. He was a good guy and good worker.
He will be missed.
Pete Robertson
Gary Moseley says
I had the pleasure of working with Mark for the past 30 years. Mark was a GREAT man! He would do or offer to help in any situation. He loved his family and spoke about them and his grandchildren daily. He was a valuable asset to our Maintenance department, we always asked for his opinion or advice on our daily issues at work. Mark was a man of faith and loved his pastor and church community. It was a pleasure sharing an office with him and knowing that his faith carried him to eternal life in heaven. McLeod you were an example for men to follow, you will be missed.
Brit Schell Wolf says
Mark was an amazing man that always had a word of encouragement for me and my family. When I moved away, it was always a pleasure to come home and visit because I knew I’d get a huge smile and hug from Mark. There is no greater legacy he could have left than his ever present kindness and it was an honor to have known him.
Benton Neese says
Mark will be missed. He was a God fearing and loving man who was always there for anyone who needed him. Carla and I continue to have his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Benton and Carla
Teresa Cauble says
Mark was a kind man who had a way of spreading The Good News! He loved his Church and was loved by many. He was a dear friend and I miss him!