Mark W Young

Mark William Young, 67, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Muskogee, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 26, 1958, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to William Harvey and Jo Ella (Lemon) Young. After graduating high school, Mark pursued higher education at International Bible College and later earned his Master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. On July 9, 1976, he married Sherry Stiles in Lindsey, Oklahoma. Their union spanned more than 49 years, marked by deep devotion and shared purpose. In 2004, Mark and Sherry made their home in Fort Gibson. A dedicated member and Elder of the Fort Gibson Church of Christ, Mark was known for his unwavering faith and commitment to prayer. He was actively involved in mission work and touched many lives through his service. Mark was a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones in Fort Gibson for 20 years before his retirement in 2023. Mark had a passion for music and enjoyed playing the guitar. He also found joy in video games, hunting, and fishing. Mark was a loyal San Diego Padres fan, and he never missed an opportunity to cheer on his grandchildren in their sporting events. Mark leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love and service that will continue to inspire those who knew him. Mark is now reunited with his parents, Harvey and Jo Ella Young; and his grandparents, Ollie and Ruby Lemon, and Scott and Viola Young. Those left to cherish Mark’s memory are his wife, Sherry of the home; sons, Chris Young and wife Sarah of Stillwater, and Justin Young and wife Lauren of Fort Gibson; granddaughters, Kelsy Young of Stillwater and Koen Young of Fort Gibson; grandsons, Braden Young of Stillwater and Westin Young of Fort Gibson; sister, Vicki Walker and husband Jerry David of Fort Gibson; brother, Bruce Young and wife Vicky of Fort Gibson; nieces, Lindsay Keeling of Fort Gibson, Natalie McCoy of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Brooke Copeland of Fort Gibson, and Nicole Hood of Austin, Texas; nephews, David Walker of Frisco, Texas, Jeff Walker of Fort Gibson, Levi Walker of Bartlesville, and Bryan Young of Fort Gibson; brother-in-law, Dr. Ron Hood and wife Donna Kay of Muskogee; father and mother-in-law, Don and Shirley Stiles; aunts, Betty Lunsford and Dovie Young; extended family; and many friends. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorial contributions be made in Mark’s name to the Pettijohn Springs Christian Camp, pettijohnsprings.com Viewing will be 12PM-7PM, Thursday, September 4, 2025 with family receiving friends from 5PM-7PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. Mark’s life will be celebrated 10:30AM, Friday, September 5, 2025 at Fort Gibson Church of Christ with Minister Jack English officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Pettit Cemetery in Park Hill with Braden Young, Westin Young, Jeff Walker, Levi Walker, Bryan Young, and Eric Littleton serving as casket bearers. Lee Williams, Robert Hendrex, Josh Lunsford, David Walker, Jerry Walker, and Dr. Ron Hood will serve as honorary casket bearers. The family of Mark William Young has entrusted his care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the Young family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Mark W Young

March 26, 1958 - August 31, 2025