Mark Shelburn, 52, of Hayesville passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital. He was a native of Duval County, Florida, but lived most of his life in Stone Mountain, Georgia before moving to Clay County four years ago. Mark worked for NAPA in Atlanta for 21 years and was a cook for the Blue Otter Restaurant in Hiawassee, Georgia for three years. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed running 10Ks, NASCAR racing, trivia, camping and was devoted to his family.

He was the son of the late W.B. Shelburn and was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Ray Shelburn.

Surviving are his mother, Billie Woolwine Shelburn of Hayesville; a sister, Kathy Lynn Elliott and husband, Marcus of Brasstown; and a niece, Adalay Elliott.

The family received friends from 5-7 Tuesday evening, April 26 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Mark Shelburn to the John C. Campbell Folk School Arts Studio, 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC 28902.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.