Captain Mark Garner,30, a native of North Carolina and graduate of Elkin High School and West Point, passed in service to his country while in Afghanistan. | read Mark’s story |   Family and friends are invited to honor Mark at several opportunities including the Welcome Home Ceremony, Visitation and Funeral service. | more details |   Share your thoughts and memories of Mark from your community, school or military service. | read and share |     HOME ABOUT MARK MEMORIAL YOUR THOUGHTS SCHOLARSHIP PHOTOS     In lieu of flowers for the upcoming funeral service for CPT Mark A. Garner, the family has requested that donations be made to the newly established CPT Mark A. Garner Scholarship Fund. It was Mark’s wish that the scholarship provide financial assistance for local students to pursue a bachelor degree and enrich their lives with education and travel. | more details |   Welcome Home Ceremony Noon, Wednesday, July 15 Visitation 6 pm Friday, July 17 Funeral 2pm Saturday, July 18