Mark Steven Ervin

Mark Ervin, former meat cutter for Schnucks’, but most recent lazy man, passed away July 11, 2018, at home surrounded by family. He died as he lived, in dramatic fashion and without pants. He would have liked you to believe that he was still younger than 62 years old. Mark was born in Cape Girardeau, MO on February 8, 1956 to Wilton and Edith Ervin, and was most assuredly an accident. Prior to the age of five, he had no idea what life was like due to a traumatic brain injury, which could only be described as a concussion that would make Evel Knievel proud. Through his time on this planet, he was able to develop close friendships with a group of gentlemen and their families from all walks of life, creating a group dubbed “The B.O.G.”, which he would have had you believe stood for “The Boys of Girardeau”. This was, in fact, a lie, as it actually stood for “The Burn Out Gang”. He attended a few semesters at Southeast Missouri State University in the mid-to-late 70’s, and was always eager to remind his children that, “When [he] was in college, it was $125 a semester”. Although he attended college, during this time, he was more celebrated for his ability to womanize and party, as he was a proud organizer of what he would affectionately discuss with others as the “100 Kegger”. On January 29, 1983, he somehow managed to convince Susan Ervin to marry him, in front of God and everyone, with a ceremony that consisted of tuxedos that can only now be called “exceptionally 80’s”. Upon looking back at this day, many historians and archivists agree that the nuptials transpired solely due to a maneuver Mark would trademark as “The Dirty Dog”. Most notable achievements in Mark’s life include on January 23, 1984 and December 7, 1985, standing in hospital rooms while his wife did all the work giving him two amazing children. Nicholas and Elizabeth would learn the joys of being an Ervin from a man who’s laugh was infectious, but also questionable due to its loud, snorting, and often inappropriate nature. He is survived by his wife, Susan; his son Nicholas, along with his wife Melissa and their three children, Clark, Laurel, and a third on the way, name TBD; his daughter Elizabeth, who according to nephew Clark, will be “alone forever”; his older brothers Mike (Marion) and Willie (Beverly), and sisters Sue and Joy (Tom); along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by almost every person who ever lived on this planet, including, but not limited to Abraham Lincoln and John Bonham. He will genuinely miss the taste of Crown Royal Special Reserve, over ice, and a fine, but not too expensive cigar, all while enjoying a round of golf, and yelling at the group in front of him for not playing “ready golf”. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. A graveside service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau with the Brother Jim Cooper and Rev. Jeff Estes officiating. In lieu of flowers, give to your favorite charities, spend time with friends and family, buy a round, and give a toast to the man, the myth, the legend, Mark Ervin. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Mark Steven Ervin

February 8, 1956 - July 11, 2018