Mark Todd Stetson's Obituary
Mark Todd Stetson, 56 of Gainesville, Florida passed away January 23, 2020. He was born on March 7, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee to John Stetson and Carole Hatfield.
Mark was a long time Gainesville resident and moved here when he was 3 years old. He attended local schools and graduated from Oak Hall High School where he played football. He worked for most of his life in the food service industry and managed the busiest Pizza Hut in North Florida. He loved dogs and volunteered at the Humane Society. Mark loved living in Gainesville but traveled with family to Colorado, Chicago, and Maine. Mark made many good friends from all walks of life. He possessed a kind heart and a good soul. He will be greatly missed by all.
Mark loved cooking. He had many jobs in the food industry. He volunteered at the local Humane Society and loved dogs his entire life. Mark took great pleasure in woodworking, especially building bird houses.
He is survived by his parents, John and Carole Stetson of Gainesville; brother, Charlie Stetson (Jenny) of Chicago, Illinois; sister, Cathy Stetson Barrios (Carlos) of Orlando, Florida; 3 nieces, Rebecca Stetson, Carli Barrios and Morgan Barrios Johnson; nephew, Brandon Barrios; and his good friend, Trish Holliday.
A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mark’s honor to the Alachua County Humane Society, 4205 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609. humanesocietyncfl.org/donate.
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