Mark was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 30, 1955 to Mary and Jesse McGough. The family moved to the Lilburn area in 1971. Mark attended South Gwinnett High School where he enjoyed playing basketball. He attended The University of Georgia, majoring in Food Science. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He married Donna Woods McGough in 1981 and they raised 3 beautiful children initially in the Stone Mountain area, then moved to the Grayson area.
Mark attended Grace Fellowship Church in Snellville and enjoyed serving in the youth ministry for many years.
Mark enjoyed many sports including basketball and UGA football. He loved outdoor activities, and trips to the mountains or the beach.
Mark is survived by 1 son, Justin McGough of Grayson, GA; daughter in law Vanita Riddle McGough of Albertville, AL; 2 daughters, Chelsea McGough, Nashville, TN; and Camryn McGough, Grayson, GA.
Mark was a loving grandfather to 2 granddaughters, Kaylee McGough, 5, and Kinsley McGough, 2.
He is also survived by 2 brothers, Lance Solfa, and Scott McGough, and 1 sister, Maria Goocher, and their families.
The family expresses appreciation to members of Grace Fellowship, hospice staff and the many physicians that participated in his care since Mark’s first stroke-related illness in 2019.
A memorial service has been planned for Thursday, September 3, at 6:30 pm at Grace Fellowship Church in Snellville, GA. Social distancing will be observed.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 before the service.
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