school years. He began his career in agriculture Peoria County. Mark attended school in both Illinois and Texas. He was Dallas Cowboy fan since the age of 10 and returned to Dallas, Texas to work in the automobile industry as an adult in 1978. He was employed by Champion Ford and later, Trans South Financial of Dallas, Texas as the Finance Manager for the Ford Motor Credit line. His career was completed as a special Finance Manager for Pines Pontiac in Pembroke Pines, Florida from 2001 to 2006. He attended St. Maurice Catholic church in Dania, Florida. He was retired and living in Florida at the time of his passing. It is the prayers of family and friends that he at peace with his Lord.