Mark Cochrane Harwell

3 years and 1 month to the day of his cancer diagnosis, on August 19,2024, Mark was called home. He and his family fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. The family is absolutely devastated by this loss.

Mark lived a rich, full life and had many lives and loves. He was a man of God, doting father, loving son, incredibly generous husband, caring teacher, coach, lifelong innovator, race car driver, mentor, school board member, volunteer firefighter, planning and zoning commissioner, Lions Club member, and greatest friend you could ask for.

Mark is survived by his adoring children, Miranda, Mackenzie, Donovan, and Alexandra; his wife of 22 years, Cynthia; his fur baby, Cash (aka Wiggles); parents, Saundra (David) Kuykendall, Wendell (Marina) Harwell; sister, Daniella (John) Scott; niece, Savanna (Michael) Scott; aunt, Linda McFarlin; cousin, Ian Kirk; in-laws, Paul, Nancy, and Kevin Towers; friend and mother of Miranda, Jammie (Michael) Schmunk; friend and father of Mackenzie, James (Kim) Barrington; uncle, Matt (Gal) Kuykendall; brother, Michael (Eve) Kuykendall and children, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and so many friends that were family. As Mark regularly explained, we had family hedges, not a regular tree.

Mark is greeted in Heaven by both sets of grandparents, his favorite Uncle Rob, and many friends, including Travis. We know those two are up there working on cars together again.

A Celebration of life will be held at SSCM Hall, 500 W Davilla, Granger, TX 76530 at 6:00 PM Monday August 26, 2024. Light finger-foods will be served. Desserts are appreciated.

A big thank you to MD Anderson for helping the family and community have these last 3 years with Mark.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the family GoFundMe or gift cards to the meal train .