Mark Anthony Carper

Mark was a veteran of the United States Marines and was employed with Ceva Logistics as a truck driver traveling across the United States. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Growing up, his family referred to him as "Rebel" because he was the ornery one in the family. He was a little feisty but also kind hearted and would lend a helping hand for anyone who needed one. He was honest, hard working and a good conversationalist who loved picking on his nieces to see what kind of reaction he would get ~ he had a heart made for kids. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and golf and was a traveler from a young age.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Juanita (Nolasco) Carper; his sons, Mark Carper and Tim (Paula) Carper; his grandchildren; his brothers, Mike Carper and Johnny (Jeannie) Carper; his sisters, Wanda Van Horn, Opal Stevens, Kathleen (Ken) Haering and Beverly Wade; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Annie Carper and Charles and Merle Kiser; his brothers-in-law, Steve Van Horn and Robert Stevens; and his inlaws.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield conducted by Pastor Tim Briggs. Burial will follow in Mansfield Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.