Marshall "Mark" Partlow

Mr. Marshall "Mark" Partlow Sr., age 81, passed away following an extended illness on January 19, 2026, at MUSC Medical Center. Mark was born on February 9, 1944, a son of the late Henry and Jane Seale Partlow. In addition to his parents, Mark was also predeceased by his first wife, Linda Darlene Partlow; one son, Marshall Partlow Jr.; one step-grandson, Bradley Squires; three brothers, Charles Partlow, Douglas Partlow, and Henry Partlow Jr.; and two sisters: Nancy Ellen Richardson and Thelma Sanger. Mr. Mark was a United States Army Veteran, an avid golfer, and a rummy player. He was employed by Sun Oil Company, where he retired as the Refinery Fire Marshall. He was a Life Active member for 56 years with the Claymont, Delaware Volunteer Fire Department, serving on various boards. Currently, Mr. Mark is a member of Pisgah Methodist Church, where he was a former president of the men's group. He will be remembered as a jack of all trades, a sports enthusiast, and his love for going out to eat at various restaurants, especially Websters and Dry Dock. Mark, lovingly known as Papa Mark, truly lived life to the fullest. He was always on the move and never short on a project, especially if it involved his grandbabies, whom he adored. If he wasn't on the golf course, you could find him in the yard or happily working away in his garage. Mark didn't believe in sleeping in or going to bed early. There was simply too much life to enjoy. His sense of humor was one of his best traits. He could make a friend out of a stranger and leave everyone smiling. He loved his family fiercely, took great pride in his silver hair, and would do anything for anyone. Papa Mark showed his love every day by fighting hard for the people who meant the most to him. Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and is survived by his wife: Mary Squires-Partlow; one daughter: Michele DiOrio (Rob); one stepson: Dean Squires (Renee); two step daughters: Kim Clark (Mike) and Danielle West (Brian); one granddaughter: Nicole DiOrio; seven step grandchildren: Kasey Hucks (Jason), Lindsey Bunker (Adam), Codey Squires (Brooke), April Windham (Jonathan), Katie Merritt (Luke), Emory West (Sarah), Mary Ashley West; nine step great grandchildren: Blaise, Cayden, Adiline, Braylee, Owen, Gracelyn, Bentley, Clark and Libby Jo; two brothers: Bobby Partlow (Lisa) and Johnny Partlow; one sister: Linda Markland; his best friend: Ricky Godbold; and his beloved dogs: Annie, Babygirl and Zoie. A Celebration of Life for Mr. Mark will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Pisgah Methodist Church with the Rev. Ragsdale Allsbrook officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Pisgah Methodist Church, PO Box 654, Aynor, SC 29511. Celebration of Life services will be livestreamed.