Kalamazoo, Michigan
PEEBLES, MARK DEWAYNE Kalamazoo, MI
Passed away at his home on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Age 53. Mark was born in Kalamazoo on August 9, 1960, the son of the late Robert Willard and Era Dale (Bradford) Peebles. He was a member of 12th Street Church of Christ. He graduated...Read More
I´m still missing Mark! He was a fantastic Cougar booster. He was professional and accurate as shot clock keeper for men´s and women´s basketball games and camps. Most of all, he was a kind and gentle person lived by all he met. RIP dear Cougar friend. We still miss you. Coach Shilts
Coach Shilts
October 21, 2022 | Work
Still missing this guy! Just watched a video where he did a "Cougar Chop" at one of our basketball games at KVCC. Mark was a genuine and gentle giant. He was hands down the finest shot clock operator in the state of Michigan! We continue to miss him!
Dick Shilts
October 21, 2019 | KALAMAZOO, MI | Coworker
The Special One
By Angel Dooley
He was different from the others; he was Mammaw's special one.
Born last in line of nine, to be the youngest son.
He found joy and pleasure in life…in all the simple things.
Baseball cards, saving his pennies and playing with his strings.
“You just wanna aggravate me, do ya?” is what he would say.
When all us rotten kids would come running in his way.
Do the Cougar Chop, run the Shot clock, he was...
Angel Dooley
October 29, 2013 | Kalamazoo, MI
Mark was a wonderful human being. His presence in the KVCC Athletic program over the years gave it an ingredient that helped to make it special. Wonderful stories of a special human being abound. I searched this AM to learn the time and date of the funeral only to see that I had already missed it. I am so sorry Sheila. I certainly wanted to be there. I will cherish those last days I was able to visit with you both. Mark's genuine, honest, and transparent approach to life will be missed by...
Coach Shilts
October 29, 2013
I met Markie Peebles on Alpine .... he moved when we were young, but every time I saw him, he remembered who I was and always greeted me with a happy smile. Prayers for his family.
Trudy Campbell
October 28, 2013 | Kalamazoo, MI
bob and della warren vancouver wa old friends of family sends our sympathy to family
October 28, 2013
So sorry for the loss of this special man. I remember him as achild being around him he was the greatest please forgive me for not making the trip luv u mark no more pain rest in peace.
danny allen
October 28, 2013 | Courtland, AL
My sympathies go out to your entire family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Mark as Gurnia's little brother when we were growing up in Kalamazoo. Prayers go out to you all also.
Pat ([email protected]) Shelton
October 27, 2013 | Oro Valley, AZ
so sorry about mark...may god put his arms around all of you during this time of sorrow
freda allen archer
October 27, 2013 | Decatur, AL
