Phillip Mark Stephens
Mark Stephens, 74, of Mauldin, husband of Cathie Stephens, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 16, 2023, while surrounded by his family.
Born in Easley, Mr. Stephens was a son of the late Ivey & Ruby Stephens.
In addition to his wife, Cathie, he is survived by five children, Kevin Stephens (Heather), Donnie Gilmer, Casey Martin, Calvin Gilmer, and Nikki Jones; eight grandchildren and one brother, Ronnie Lackey and his wife, Martha.
Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Brian Martin and Barry Jones.
Mark was an avid South Carolina Gamecock fan. He served and held many offices in the Moose Fraternity, South Greenville Lodge 749. Mark loved to play golf and bake sweets. He worked for Michelin USA 1 for 35 years.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Heritage Funeral Home from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home chapel starting at 12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 2101 Rexford Rd. #165W, Charlotte, NC 28211, (p) 704-945-5500; or Moose Charities, 155 S International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539.
We miss him. He was a dear friend of ours. We love him and Cathie very much. He loved the Moose Organization as we do for what it stands for. Charity, love and kindness for all, but especially for the children and the elderly. They are the ones that suffer the most.
I’ll miss my friend Mark and my prayers go out to Cathie and the family, As VFW South Carolina State Chaplain we Veterans will miss your faithful support of our organization at 9273 Donaldson Center. May you rest in peace faithful friend.
All of us at the VFW Post 9273 will miss Mark My wife Cindy and I love Mark and Cathie. My next door neighbor Butch Loftin and his with Debbie also express their condolences.. May he rest in peace. May the Lord be with his family and friends.
Hes playing some games of pool with my dad now. Long live the brotherhood. Once a brother, always a brother. -“Doc” Kahn- Cpt. The Brotherhood Pool Team
Mark was a good friend and we will miss him so much ! Going to the Lodge will certainly be different without him there. Our Prayers and Love go out to Cathie & all the family. Ron & Debbie
Cathie and family, we send our deepest sympathy on your loss of an incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother and more in Mark. Thank you for sharing his life with the Moose Fraternity all these years. His wisdom, generous heart and spirit of service blessed so many, including the children at Mooseheart and seniors at Moosehaven. It was an honor to be part of the same Pilgrim Class as Mark in 2013. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mark was someone that I was proud to call friend—Gwen and I will miss him and our thoughts and prayers go out to Cathie.—–Ray and Gwen
Cathie and to all the family , my heart breaks for you all for your loss. Mark was always such a sweet man and friend to us all and he will be one guy that will be talked about often for all the kind deeds he did for the lodge and his friends and family . We will miss him dearly , may he rest in peace and Cathie just know that we are all here for you . We can’t fix your breaking heart , but we can be here to help you get through some of the pain of your loss , we love you , Brenda Seymore and Bryan Gillespie
Cathy, family and friends,
I was so saddened to learn of the loss of Mark. I haven’t known Mark very long, but he treated me like an old friend, the day I met him. I believe Mark is resting well after a tough battle. I hope soon, you’ll find peace and comfort with the wonderful memories you built together through the years. If there is anything I can do to ease your struggles, I hope you’ll call upon me. May the Lord bless you, one and all.
Cathie, Mark was one of the first person we met when we joined the lodge. You feel like family though the membership of the moose. Remember attending his father’s sad funeral and him telling all of us how he met you attending the very happy and joyous wedding of yours and Mark, most of the events of convention and I will never forget the cake he made me for my birthday years ago. He will be missed.. It has been a little over two years since Marvin has left us there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about him. If there is any thing I can do please let me know. Love ya
Cathie, so sorry for your loss. Rejoice in the memories and know we are “ family” if you need us! Mark was one heck of a good man. Cook, baker( especially those peanut butter cakes) and more than anything a Loyal Moose! Not only a Moose but a friend. We love you and will miss Mark’s happy smile!! Rest in peace Mark and we will see you again , some glad morning when this life is over!! Wendell & Susan
Cathie and family, so sorry for your loss. Rejoice in the memories and know we are “ family” if you need us! Mark was one heck of a good man. Loyal husband, father,0 brother, pawpaw, Cook, baker( especially those peanut butter cakes) and more than anything a Loyal Moose! Not only a Moose but a friend. We love you, Cathie and will miss Mark’s happy smile!! Rest in peace Mark and we will see you again , some glad morning when this life is over!! Wendell & Susan