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Obituary: Mestek's Mark Thompson

October 6, 2011


Mark Thompson, 48, regional sales manager for Mestek’s Beacon Morris and Sterling HVAC product lines, died Sept. 29, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He began his career with Rheem and spent the last 18 years with Allied Commercial prior to joining Mestek.

Thompson served on the board of Marvin Altman Fitness Center, was an avid fan and alumni of Oklahoma State University and a member of First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his companion, Patricia Ragsdale and her daughter, Trish Ragsdale, of Fort Smith; one brother, John Thompson and his wife, Christi, of Heavener, Okla.; and six nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to OSU Foundation, 102 Athletic Center, Stillwater, OK 74078, Attn: William Mark Thompson Fund Posse Acct. 23437. Online tributes can be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.

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