Mark Steven Canter

Mark Steven Canter, age 62, of Mountain Dale Road, Vilas, passed away Sunday morning, February 16, 2025 at the home of his mother. Born January 5, 1963 in Bristol, TN, he was the son of Jean Presnell Canter and the late Robert Wayne Canter.

Mark is survived by his mother, Jean Canter of Boone; sisters, Kimberly Hall of Boone and Lori Brainard and husband, David of Phoenix, AZ; and his life partner, Linda Seamon of Vilas. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Spencer and Ruby Presnell.

Private services will be held with the family.

The family wishes to thank all the special people of Watauga Medical Center, especially Dr. Jesse Illich and Dr. Robert Qualheim, the staff of Caldwell Community Hospital, and all the special caregivers at Amorem Hospice for caring for our family.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Canter family.

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