Mark was born on January 24 to Melvin and Margaret Pope in Kingsport, Tennessee. He grew up in Greenville, SC and attended Eastside High School. He went on to graduate from Clemson University with a degree in mechanical engineering and math.
Mark met his wife, Maureen in 1998 and got married in 2001, going on to have 2 boys – Justin (20) and Brandon (16).
Work was a big part of Mark’s life. Following his education, Mark spent his entire career in the energy industry with over twenty years in a career at Siemens Energy.
Mark was a very quiet man, but once you got to know him you’d know he had a heart of gold, was very driven and would do anything for his loved ones. His passion was his family and his two sons, Justin, and Brandon. As a family they traveled a lot as they did over this Christmas trip to Colorado.
Mark was an avid sports fan, who continued to support his alma mater Clemson throughout his life.
Anyone who knew Mark knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Mark was predeceased in death by his mother, Margaret (2015) and his brother Chad (2016). He is survived by his wife, two sons, dad Melvin, stepmother Heather, and his brother Todd.
The Celebration of Life service will take place at 2pm on January 16th and because of the current pandemic, the service will be virtual and attended by only very close family and friends.
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