Mark Hunter McIntire

Mark Hunter McIntire was born on May 29, 1964, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to loving parents Melvin Hunter McIntire, Jr., and Mary Sue (Greenhill) McIntire. The family lived in Dallas before settling in Grand Prairie, where Mark spent his formative years.

Though Mark was an only child, his gregarious personality, sharp sense of humor, and deep loyalty meant he was rarely without close friends. At Grand Prairie High School, he joined the golf team and also became a proud member of the self-proclaimed “Tuxedo Gang,” a group of spirited friends who wore tuxedo shirts and jackets to every pep rally—many of whom would later stand beside him as groomsmen and remain lifelong friends.

Mark went on to attend the University of Texas, graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communications. During summers, he began working at Berger/Dallas, an agent for Allied Van Lines, where his grandfather, Melvin H. McIntire Sr., had also worked in sales. After graduation, Mark joined the company full-time in their sales department and remained loyal to Berger Allied throughout his entire career. His work focused largely on office and industrial relocations nationwide, including many for colleges and universities.

Mark met the love of his life, Debbie Hartnett, while they were both students at John Adams Middle School. They dated briefly in high school but then resumed their romance during college, with Mark making frequent trips between Austin and Waco to visit Debbie at Baylor University, and home again to Grand Prairie. They were married on December 5, 1986, and shared a devoted marriage of 38 and a half years. They began their life together in Euless, Texas, before settling in Colleyville, where they raised four beloved children.

Mark’s life was rich with community involvement. Whether on the ball fields of Colleyville or the greens at Timarron Country Club, he had a gift for bringing people together and turning strangers into close friends. Although he didn’t play baseball growing up, his love for sports and heart for mentoring led him to coach each of his sons in youth leagues. His longest coaching tenure was as an assistant with the Outlaws, his son Dan’s team, for an impressive twelve seasons. At Cross Creek Church (formerly First Baptist Colleyville), Mark faithfully served by brewing and offering coffee each week while Debbie served in the preschool ministry.

Hardworking by day, Mark also knew how to relax and enjoy life. He often unwound with a good book, a Corona Light, and a cigar on the back patio. He loved movies—especially quoting them—and was always up for a “forced family outing” to the theater or a road trip. He filled long drives with Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket, country music, or Frank Sinatra.

Mark’s mantra in life was: “Improvise, adapt, overcome.” It guided him through life's trials and triumphs, including his final and bravest chapter. After a courageous thirteen-month battle with aggressive sarcoma cancer, Mark passed away on May 19, 2025, just ten days shy of his 61st birthday.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and loyalty—a husband, father, friend, and coach whose presence lit up every room and whose memory will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Preceded in death by parents, Melvin Hunter McIntire Jr., & Mary Sue Greenhill McIntire, as well as his brother-In-law, James Hartnett III. Mark is survived by his wife Debbie; his son Mitch, daughter-in-law Mekenzie and their son, Brooks; his daughter Meagan, his son Dan & daughter-in-law Macki, and his son Carson. He is also survived by his father & mother-in-law Ed & Theresa Hartnett, sister & brother-in-law Carol & Jay Husik, and nieces Skylar & Lily Hartnett.

A visitation for Mark will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Compass Church Colleyville, 2600 Hall-Johnson Road, Colleyville, Texas 76034. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2600 Hall-Johnson Road, Colleyville, Texas 76034 with a reception to follow.