Mark Bryant Stocksdale, 62 of Hickory died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, January 12th, 2016. Born February 6th, 1953 he was the son of Richard Stocksdale and Mamie Anderson Stocksdale. Two sons, Mark Thomas Stocksdale of Hickory and Fielding Stocksdale of Hamptonville; two daughters, Mara Kai Whitley of Duluth, GA and Rebekah Bree Robertson of Hickory survive him. A Celebration of his life will be held at 6:00 pm Sunday January 17th, 2016 at Hickory First with Ken Pardon officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the ceremony. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stocksdale family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.