Marvin "Duke" "Mark" Douglas Conley, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born August 29, 1935, to John N. Conley and Theda Holden Conley of Otto, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Dudley Conley; and stepchildren, Vicky Roach Norton and Lindsey Roach.

He graduated from Franklin High School in 1954, was a proud Marine and engineer. After 34 years in government services he retired in 1995, moved back to Otto and built another house for Doris and him.

He loved Colorado and spent time there hiking, biking and camping. He and Doris grew gardenias and tuberoses for years.

Animals always found their way to Mark, having received many like Frisky, Happy, Scarlett and Sarah, who had long lives.

Mark had a dry wit, was hard working, honest, fair minded, loyal, smart, serious, nonjudgmental, courageous and a survivor.

He truly was "A Man for all Seasons"

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris Conley; step grandchildren, Douglas Roach, Katie Cook, Joseph Norton, Ashley Christiano, Edward Roach and Faith Roach; and nine great grandchildren.

No Services are planned.

Memorial donations can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Multiple Myeloma Foundation, American Diabetes Association, ASPCA or Sierra Club.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com