He was born October 6, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Mark was a graduate of Miamisburg High School. He was a member of Miamisburg Christian Church where he was an associate minister. Mark worked as the restaurant manager at Woody’s Supermarket for many years. He was an ordained minister and served as the Chaplain for the West Carrollton Police Department for many years. Most recently, Mark worked at the KKM Veterinary Clinic in Middletown. He enjoyed painting, traveling, mission work with the church, and sitting on his front porch. Mark was well loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Mark is survived by his mother, Joann Leach; aunts and uncles, Maurice (Wanda) Leach, Sandra (Teddy) Petrey, and Irma Gibson; as well as a host of cousins, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Leach; grandparents, Alex & Izzie Mae Deaton, Ottice & Bessie Leach; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3 - 5 PM on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Miamisburg Christian Church. A memorial service will follow at 5 PM. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Miamisburg Christian Church for their mission fund or SICSA or any local humane society. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com
