David Mark Vereen

David Mark Vereen, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, following an 11-year battle with prostate cancer.

A memorial service to honor Mark’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 13th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mark will be laid to rest at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 14th New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

David, known to all as Mark, was born on June 8, 1952, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Joseph Hiram Vereen and Virginia Clemmer Vereen. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Mark embarked on a successful career as a loss prevention and risk management specialist in the insurance industry, where his strong analytical and problem-solving skills served him well.

A true enthusiast of classic cars, Mark had a deep appreciation for their timeless beauty, craftsmanship, and history. He also attended First Baptist Church in Morehead City, finding fellowship and community among its members.

Mark will be dearly remembered as a loving husband of 52 years, a supportive father, and a proud grandfather. His family will carry forward the memories of his kindness and dedication, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Lesley Musselman Vereen; daughter, Robin DeGrandis (Michael) of Hudson, NH; son, David Todd Vereen (Erin) of Hubert, NC; and grandchildren, Ethan DeGrandis and Violet Vereen.

Mark is also survived by his sister, Beverly Kay Vereen of New Orleans, LA; brothers-in-law, Brian Musselman (Barbara) of Camp Hill, PA, Dane Musselman of Los Almos, NM, and Maurice Chevalier of San Antonio, TX; and nieces and nephews, Christian Musselman, Edward Musselman, Andrew Musselman, Georgia Pham (Kai), Mark Dudley, and Terry Chevalier (Mandy).

In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Carol Chevalier and brother, Donald Eugene Vereen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark’s memory to Carteret Health Care Home Health and Hospice, 3500 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557 or First Baptist Church, 810 Bridges St., Morehead City, NC 28557.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.