Mark Sabin

Passed away unexpectedly at home on July 27, 2017 in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the age of 60. Mark was born June 4, 1957 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Earl and Vivian Sabin. He attended Vicksburg High School. He developed a love and interest in cars at a very young age. This lead him to a long career as a master mechanic. He is survived by his mother Vivian Phillips, children Krysta (Jesse) Parmelee, Katherine Parmelee, Jon Gates, grandchildren Kayla and Tyshawn Haywood, Victoria Parmelee, Melaiah and Trenton Lanier, Joseph Gates V, Jonathan, Reagan and Averie Gates, his life companion Candy Gates and siblings Anne Boers, Beki Staggs and Brett McNett. He is preceded in death by his father Earl Sabin, son Joseph Gates IV and siblings Scott Sabin, Penny and Cindy (Sabin) Butler, David and Loyal Hambright and Angel Belonga. Friends will gather at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA of Southwest Michigan in support of Marks love of animals. Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Kalamazoo Michigan. www.langelands.com