Mark Andrew Gavan, 54, longtime resident of Hampton, Norfolk and Fairfax, VA passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. He was an employee of the State of Virginia for 17 years while proudly serving our country in logistics and support at Langley Air Force Base and Norfolk Naval Base. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary F. Gavan of Williamsburg, VA. He is survived by his father, William T. Gavan of Williamsburg, VA; sister, Kathleen D. Gavan of Alexandria, VA; brothers, Thomas C. Gavan of Edgewater, MD, Lawrence J. Gavan of Richmond, VA, James P. Gavan of Leesburg, VA and Gregory D. Gavan of Hartwood, VA. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 16 at 11 a.m. in Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax, VA. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com. Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, Richmond, VA.