Mark Allen Walston was born August 23, 1964, and departed this life March 31, 2024, reaching the age of 59 years. He was the son of the late Harold Vernon and Roberta Jean (Cooke) Walston.

He is survived by: his wife, Joyce (Mansfield) Walston; one son, Harold Walston (Johnna Rogers); one daughter, Megan Roberts (Cain); and four grandchildren, Gabbie Roberts, Madison Roberts, Megan Hatfield, Devon Walston. He is also survived by:  three brothers, David, Bob, and John Walston; and one sister, Kim Walston; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

Later in his life, Mark decided he wanted to do more to help others, he went back to school and earned his associate degree in nursing. Mark was known for his sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh.  He also enjoyed wood-working, shooting guns and target practicing.

He had accepted Jesus as his Savior and had great faith in God; he would always tell his wife during his illness, "The Lord will see us through".

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 4, 2024, between 10 am – 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Parnell Baptist Church Cemetery.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.