Mark was born on July 30, 1947 to Herbert and Viola (Howarter) Stapp in McGregor, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Waco. Mark served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war 1967-1970. He also worked as a chef for the Veterans at the V. A. Hospital in Waco. Mark was an avid Baylor sports fan and enjoyed his home-town Dr. Pepper.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother CW3 Timothy L. and his wife, Martha A Stapp.
Mark is survived by his niece, Kimberly and husband, Randall; nephew, Jonathan;
great-nephew, Andrew and wife, Stephanie and their sons, Timothy and Liam