Mark Andrew McCullough, 60

At the age of 60, Mark Andrew McCullough departed this life Oct. 27, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fl. During his final days, Mark was surrounded by those whom he loved and by those who loved and admired him — this included family who could not be present but were able to share their love and concern with Mark via phone.

The kind medical staff at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach welcomed us, his family, as we held a week-long 24/7 vigil, faithfully praying and caring for Mark while staying by his side.

Reverend Alvaro Jimenez of the Basilica of St. Paul, Daytona Beach, commended Mark’s soul to the Lord hours before Mark died. While the Rev. Alvaro was performing the blessing, Mark’s wife Catherine saw Mark shed a tear. This was significant for those of us present.

We believe Mark’s final tear held a message of love and hope. Mark believed Jesus Christ was his Savior and believed that when he faithfully departed this world he would enter another life in the glory and presence of God.

Mark is the son of Commander David U. McCullough II and Mrs. Darlene Buroker McCullough (USN, ret).

Mark is survived by his parents, David and Darlene (Lewiston, Idaho); his best friend and wife of 14 years, Catherine Hudak McCullough (Palm Coast, Fla.); four younger siblings with whom he grew up: David (Falcon, Colo.); Kimberly (Rathdrum, Idaho); Christopher (Watford City, N.D.); and Matthew (Aurora, Colo.); previous wife, Faye; their children, Steven (Annie), Briana (Craig); his three grandchildren, Hadley, Lochlan and Coen (Kalispell, Mont.); and three of his siblings with whom he recently connected, Teresa, Brian, and Zach.

Mark was born Sept. 13, 1961, in Bethesda Naval Hospital, Md. He was a devoted husband and father, avid fly fisherman, hunter, downhill skier and overall sportsman. Mark was accomplished in numerous ways and he proudly and honorably served our country in the United States Navy as a submariner. After his military service, Mark went on to become an advanced professional Project Manager in the fields of Bio Tech, Pharma start-up and much more.

Family, friends and neighbors will remember Mark as a generous man who was always willing to lend a hand and who did his best at whatever task or challenge came his way. All will miss Mark in a way that words cannot describe; may his soul rest in peace.