Mark E. Wilburn, 53, of Zwolle, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008, at his home. He was born August 30, 1955 in Lufkin to Ellis Lamar Wilburn and Jo Beth Hardy Wilburn.

Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outside and being with nature. Mark was of the Baptist faith and was baptized in Toledo Bend Lake in 1996. He had his own fishing business in Zwolle, known as "Today's Catch", which he built after moving to Louisiana in 1996.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to service time, Wednesday, September 3 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 3 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Judge Bennie Boles officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Nancy Wilburn of Cleburne, Texas

Son, Josh Ellis Wilburn of Longview

Mother, Jo Beth Wilburn of Shelbyville

Also a host of friends who loved him.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Ellis L. Wilburn