He was born in Anderson, SC, loved fishing, and worked as a carpenter throughout his life. Mark is preceded in death by his father, Ben T. Ford of Anderson, SC.

He is survived by his mother, Marty S. Taul and step-father, Glen D. Taul of Derby, KS; son, Nicholas S. Ford of Wichita, KS; siblings Dana C. Frank (Rick) of Derby, KS, David V. Taul (Terri) of Carrollton, TX, and Crystal Tarbuck (Greg), Mark Eskew (Michelle) and Thomas Eskew of Anderson, SC; and grandchildren Logan, Noah and Gracie Ford of Wichita, KS. Mark was loved by his whole family and will be missed greatly.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 11 am at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel,in Honea Path, S.C with Rev. Homer Gilmer officiating. . Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com