Mark A. Switzer
Published 1:39 pm Monday, December 23, 2024
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FIRCREST, Washington – Mark Austin Switzer, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 22, 2024. Mark was a native of Southampton County.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Pamela; his sons, Samuel and Daniel; his parents, W. Terrell and Deborah Switzer; his sister, Amanda Switzer; his maternal grandmother; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family; and countless friends across the world.
Mark was a decorated United States Army veteran. Mark was honorably discharged in 2014 and joined Microsoft Corporation as a software engineer. During his 10 years at Microsoft, he progressed to a Principal Software Engineering Manager excelling as a leader and problem solver.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at Black Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Richard Inman officiating, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of sending flowers, the family recommends donating to the Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org), a charity close to Mark’s heart, HopeOneSource (hope1source.org), or a charity of your choice.