Mark F. Lyda

Mark F. Lyda, 47, of Athens, died March 5, 2012. He is the beloved son of Phyllis S. Lyda and the late Frederick (Fred) M. Lyda of Athens. He is grandson of the late Horace and Ethel Sales and Emory and Fanny Lyda of Fairview, N.C. He is survived by his sister, Roxanne and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Mark was born in Asheville, N.C. and he enjoyed many trips to the N.C. mountains. He is a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and attended the University of Georgia. He was an avid outdoorsman, mechanical genius, and gifted writer. His intellect, strength, compassion, and especially his keen wit and warm smile, will be missed.

A private family memorial will be held. The family appreciates the loving care provided by St. Mary's Hospice and in lieu of flowers, requests donations to St. Mary's Hospice House (PO Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604).