Marc Thomas Rink's Obituary
Marc Thomas Rink of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 23, 2025 at the age of 63.
Marc was born on March 22nd, 1962 to the late Mari Hege Rink and Joe Lee Rink of Salisbury, North Carolina.
His family moved to the Cornelius, Lake Norman area in 1971. Marc graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1980 and then attended UNCC Charlotte. He worked diligently for UPS in Charlotte, to which he retired after 40 years of service to his job.
Marc was smart, witty, and always fun to be around. He spent most of his life enjoying water activities such as boating, water skiing, and even scuba diving. Marc’s love of the water followed him his whole life, he spoke many times of wanting to live on the water. After retirement, he was able to enjoy his boating life at Folly Beach, South Carolina and Lake Norman, North Carolina.
Marc leaves behind his two daughters, Sarah Parsons (Mycah Parsons) of Sanford, North Carolina, Mari Rink of Charleston, South Carolina, and grandson Lucas Haselden, as well as his brother, Mike Rink (Peggy Cavin) of Denver, North Carolina.
His family would also like to recognize and thank Ellen Farrow for her years of friendship and dedication to Marc.
Marc was a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and a friend to everyone. He was always there for his daughters' special moments and supporting their achievements. He was known for always lending a helping hand to his neighbors. Marc was also an avid animal lover that always had a pet by his side, whether it was a dog, a cat, or both at times! He loved animals so much that he was known to rescue and make them his forever pets.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 12pm to 2pm at James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Drive, Huntersville, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent in his honor to either:
The Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders under The Atrium Health Foundation, 208 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. (Be sure to specify Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders and Marc’s Name on your check. Alternatively, you can go online at https://www.atriumhealthfoundation.org/tribute then select Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders from the drop-down menu and list the honoree’s name) or to The Humane Society of Charlotte, 1348 Parker Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Online condolences may be made at https://www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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