Mark Dewayne Coward passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. Mark was a beloved brother, husband, uncle, and friend. Mark was free sprit and lived life the way he wanted.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Hildreth Coward; grandparents Fred and Edith Coward, Mahoney and Edna Shelton; aunt Myrtle Pelfrey; brother Tony Coward, Sr., and brother-in-law Larry Gentry.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Rosalee Harrington Coward; sister Linda Gentry; nieces Hope Dickens, Heather Long; nephew Tony Coward, Jr.; plus several cousins and friends.

A visitation will be held from 2:00PM to 3:00PM on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be at Premier Sharp Funeral Home on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 3PM.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Premier Sharp Funeral Home.

Special thanks to Linda Gentry and Hope Dickens for taking care of Mark for the last few months of his life.

Premier Sharp Funeral Home is honored to serve the Coward family.