Mark W. Garris

Mark W. Garris, 60, of Parker, Allegheny Township, Butler County, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2021, at his home.

Mark was born in Erie on April 8, 1961. He was the son of the late Clifford O. “Red” and Catherine E. Kriebel (Davis) Garris.

He was a 1980 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School, and also attended Clarion County vo-tech.

Mark had attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Emlenton.

He had been employed by Penn United, and later by Terry Kahle in Knox.

In his early years, Mark enjoyed farming. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and helping others with their auto repairs.

Surviving are five siblings, Martha Cochran and her husband, Glenn, Matthew W. Garris, Maxine Wells, Cheryl Lapinski and Debbie Hoff; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Jackie Davis, Martin Connor, James Connor and Clarence Connor; and a sister, Mary Lou Pierce.

GARRIS — Friends of Mark W. Garris, who died Tuesday, Dec., 28, 2021, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Hile Funeral Home, 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jacob L. Langdon, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, officiating.

Interment will be at Allegheny Cemetery, Allegheny Township, Butler County.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.