Mark Andrew Burrows

Mark Andrew Burrows, a Mighty Man of God, was called home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2020 at the age of 58. Mark was, without a doubt, one of a kind. Mark’s larger than life personality captured everyone; His positive energy, laughter and happiness were contagious, and his smile could light up any room. Mark had a heart of gold and was always eager to share his kindness, generosity, and love with everyone that knew him. Without hesitation, Mark was always there to offer a helping hand to those who needed him. He made everyone laugh with his corny jokes, had a style like no other, and wore his patches with pride. Mark loved the Lord and his family with all of his heart and soul. He was a beloved husband, father, Paw-Paw, uncle and friend. The impact he made on everyone’s lives will never be forgotten and his legacy will live on forever. Mark was born on January 15, 1962 and was a resident of Harvey, Louisiana. Mark attended Visitation Of Our Lady Elementary School in Marrero, Louisiana, and was a graduate of the 1980 class of First Assembly Academy High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He studied Accounting and Finance at Delgado Community College. Mark was the proud owner of World Gym Westbank from 1989-2005. He married the love of his life, Kerry in 1997. He served the public as an EMT, and later became a Hyperbaric Technician where he was currently employed at West Jefferson Medical Center. Mark was the CEO of Executive Security and co-owner of Concealed Carry Solutions. Mark was very adventurous; he lived life to the fullest with incredible enthusiasm and pride. He loved spending time with his family, and his hobbies included flying helicopters, riding his motorcycle, sky-diving, white-water rafting, spear fishing, paint-ball, and scuba diving excursions, just to name a few . Mark was also involved in the following organizations: The Civil Air Patrol, Coast Guard, Hell Divers and Sea Tigers Spear Fishing Clubs. He taught concealed handgun classes, was a certified Tug Boat Captain, and also successfully led his church security team. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Kerry Lutz Burrows, his daughter Kaylin Burrows Scheuermann (Richie) and granddaughter Ezra Fayth Scheuermann. His mother Marion Frazier Burrows and his father, the late Willard Grant Burrows; Sister to Juli Burrows Hartley (Kevin) and his nephews Mitchell and Joshua Hartley. Son- in- law to Donald Lutz (Etta) and the late Fay Lange Lutz. Brother-in-law to Keith & Gina Lutz, Kraig & Whitney Lutz, Kristy & Kevin Johnson and Kippy & Anthony DiGerolamo. Uncle to Jacey, Joel, Jude, Jacob, Jayden, Evan and Joshua Lutz, Elliott and the late Ethan Moore, Kelsey (Godfather),Kamryn, Kloe, Kaydyn Johnson, Bella & Gia DiGerolamo. Mark is also survived by a host of friends that were so special to him. We want to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Bill Borron, Dr. Jeremy Wagenspack, and all of the caregivers at WJMC, especially the nurses and staff in CCU and esteemed colleagues in the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit as well as the Church Family at Believer's Life. To know Mark, was to love him. May his contagious smile, and everloving laugh live on forever. In lieu of flowers, donations to Believer’s Life Church in honor of Mark Burrows are preferred. Due to the COVID Pandemic, attendees are required to wear their face mask for the duration of the visitation and funeral service. Family and Friends are invited to attend the Visitation at At Believer’s Life Family Church located at 501 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA, 70056, Saturday, December 12th from 12PM until 2PM. Funeral Services will take place at the church on Saturday at 2PM. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com