James Marcus (Mark) Honeycutt
11/5/1962 – 6/18/2021
James Marcus (Mark) Honeycutt, born November 5, 1962, in Chicago, IL the son of James (Jimmy) and Sylvia Osborn Honeycutt. Mark battled ALS and passed away on June 18, 2021, at his home in Huron, TN at the age of 58 years 7 months 13 days. Mark was surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Mark is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sherry Pratt Honeycutt. Two children, daughter, Brittany Honeycutt, and son, Micah Honeycutt of Huron, TN. His parents are of Adamsville, TN. Two sisters, Aleisa McKee (Randy) of Adamsville, TN and Kim Owens (Tim) of Birmingham, AL. One brother, Joel Honeycutt (Stephanie) of Maryville, TN. Eighteen nieces and nephews and a host of young people called him uncle. Several great-nieces and nephews. Mother-in-law, Lula Pratt.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Millard Russell Osborn and Mary Lee Osborn. Paternal grandparents James Taswell Honeycutt, Sr. and Hattie Stricklen Honeycutt Grissom.
Most of his adult life was working in the construction of houses and some small business buildings and Steel erections for a contractor and his personal business.
He was a faithful servant and elder at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lexington, TN. Volunteering to help with Kingdom Hall construction, helping others in need, and rescue diving in his younger years. Mark’s hard work and volunteer, giving personality were evident with his willingness to give even in death. He requested his body to be studied for ALS research. He enjoyed water sports, horseback riding, and riding his motorcycle.
A virtual memorial service will be held via Zoom on Sunday, June 27 at 3:00 pm with video and family visitation at 2:00 pm. Request for Zoom links can be provided by contacting [email protected] or [email protected]