Mark Wesley McCardwell

Mark Wesley McCardwell obituary, Louisville, KY

Mark Wesley McCardwell

Mark McCardwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fern Creek Funeral Home - Louisville on Jan. 30, 2026.
Mark Wesley McCardwell died January 16, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

He was born February 9, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, son of James W. and Eleanor Warlick McCardwell. After moving to Louisville he graduated from PRP High School.

Mark was a believer in our Lord, Christ. He was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a Vietnam Veteran, a member of AmVets, and a youth sports coach. He lit the fireworks at the Bullitt East football game. (He always really loved that).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa McCardwell; and daughter, Pamela McCardwell.

Survivors include his son, Jake McCardwell; brother, Mike McCardwell; stepsons, Jonathon and Jospeh Miller; and nieces and nephews, Tonya, Megan and Sean McCardwell.

Services were private.

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March 3, 2026

Abigail Newman posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2026

Sidney Lynn Gagel posted to the memorial.

January 30, 2026

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Abigail Newman

March 3, 2026

I love you and miss you always and forever Mark!! Keep looking down on me and my family!!

Sidney Lynn Gagel

January 31, 2026

Mark never backed down from life.
Regardless of his circumstances he always remained cheerful and positive. He loved life, his family and his friends.

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