Mark Hubert Wilson, age 73 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 18, 2018. Mark was born on April 2, 1945 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Hubert Ann Wilson and Christine Wilson. Mark was a loving father and husband with a strong moral compass. Mark honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1968 – 1972. He graduated from St. Mary’s University with a Master’s in history and then received his second Master’s, in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. Mark was a lover of reading and enjoyed nonfiction–history, political history, and conspiracy theories. He also enjoyed the aroma of candles and music playing, especially the oldies. Mark was a people person and a conversationalist. He was an animal lover and took care of many strays. Mark is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Wayne Wilson and Sharon Wilson. Left to cherish his memory are his spouse of 40 years Shelly Wilson; brothers Harvey J. Wilson and wife Lora and David Wilson; children Sarah Jane Byam-Wilson and husband Justin Timothy Byam, Ryan Patrick Wilson and wife Marybeth Michelle Menz, Erin Leigh Wilson and husband Nicholas Spencer Harper; grandchildren Penelope Ann Wilson and Gavin Cole Byam; numerous nieces and nephews; many loving friends and extended family; as well as several furry family members and a few not so furry family members. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, 707 North MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75061. A procession will leave from the funeral home to Church of the Apostles, 322 South MacArthur Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019. A memorial service will be held at the church at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Apostle's Montessori Academy, Church of the Apostles, 322 S. MacArthur Coppell TX 75019, Stray Dog Shelter in Gun Barrell City, Texas, the Parkinson’s Research Foundation or Operation Kindness. You can leave the family a memorial message or make a donation by going to our website, www.brownmem.com.