Mark R. Young was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 5, 1970, the third child of seven born to George and Kathryn Young.

He graduated from Jane Adams High School and worked for 30 years in the banking industry. He remained employed at New York Community Bank (Flagstar), to provide for his family.

Mark was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 21, 1986. He earned the nickname “Preacher” in high school due to his love of sharing the good news with others. He enjoyed being out in the field ministry, going to uplifting social gatherings, and family worship.

This hilarious, animated man could put an ear-to-ear grin on your face, regardless of how you were feeling. Those close to Mark knew his penmanship was remarkably elegant, and the poetry he wrote flowed like a calm stream, written with strong emotion. He loved watching and playing sports; basketball, football, he could do it all. He always enjoyed the Browns games in his gear, win OR lose. Sometimes you could catch him dancing to his favorite songs, on albums and CDs. He had the classics.

Mark found the love of his life Karen (Howard) and married her on October 12,1991. They experienced an inspiring 34 years of marriage, overcoming life's challenges with patience and understanding, all while relying on Jehovah.

Mark was a genuine, hardworking husband and father that loved his family.

They had their first daughter Brittany, then surprisingly welcomed twins the following year, Bria and Brianna. All became and were raised to be wonderful, strong women that chose to dedicate their lives to our loving God Jehovah. As if a father could be any happier, Mark had five beautiful grandchildren, Byron III, Marvin III, Zaria, Logan, and Harlan, whom he cherished spending time with. He was happy to have them anytime, whether it was reading books, watching sports, going to the playground or just rocking them to sleep. Patches and Mann, the family dogs, kept him company and active, watching and playing along with his grandchildren.

Mark passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on November 27, 2025.

Mark R. Young was preceded in death by his loving mother Kathryn Young and brother Michael (Mike) Young. He is survived by his wife, Karen Young, three daughters Brittany Hilton (Byron), Bria Pountious (Stephen), and Brianna Young. Grandchildren - Byron Hilton III, Marvin Colon III, Zaria Hilton, Logan Hilton, and Harlan Pountious.

His father, George Young Sr., siblings: George Young, Jr, Marla Robertson (Anthony), Michelle Williams (Sylvester) Geraldine Young, and Jaison Young (RaNeeka). Mark was nephew to Walter and Elizabeth Worley, Bruce and Waverly Chambers, and Calvin and Irlene Lewis.

Mark had numerous nephews, nieces and cousins, in addition to lifelong friends who loved him as dearly as he loved them, along with a worldwide Christian brotherhood.