Mark Allen Heath, 61, of Somerset, passed from this life on Monday, August 9, 2021 at his home in the Cedar Grove Community after a courageous battle for his life.

He was born on December 7, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, son of Marty M. Ellison Heath and the late Theodore Heath.  Mark was a 1979 graduate of Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne.  He was a self-employed Marine Mechanic and won the friendship of many in the Pulaski County area.  He was also a former log home builder with his dad.  Mark was a hardworking, loving and devoted son, husband, father and grandfather with a heart of love and kindness.  Before his illness, he enjoyed playing games, water skiing, racing his boats and snowmobiles.  He also enjoyed listening to “John Boy & Billy”, being at the lake and of course his career as a Marine Mechanic.  Perhaps his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.  He was of the Christian Faith and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Along with his father; Theodore Heath, he is preceded in death by a brother; Daniel Heath and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife; Marti Koch Heath, whom he married on September 1, 1979 in Fort Wayne, Indiana they have enjoyed 41 years of marriage together. He is also survived by His mother; Marty M. Heath of Somerset, three children; Jessica (Mark) King of Strunk, Kentucky, Brandon (Erica) Heath of Bronston and Erika (David) Hall of Somerset, two sisters; Linda (Frank) Hunt of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Rose Kimbrell of Alaska, his grandchildren; Piper Heath, Rylan and Nolan Hall, Annabelle, Kinsley and Carly King, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relative and friends.

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in the Chapel of Somerset Undertaking Company.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Minton Cemetery.  The Pallbearers will be Brandon Heath, David Hall, Scott Heath, Bobby Goff, Luke Durham and Frank Hunt.