Mark Allen Poenix, 59, of Idaville, Indiana, died very unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Mark was born on Friday, October 11, 1963, in Winamac, Indiana to Jackie Lee Poenix and Joyce (Freshwater) Poenix. They both preceded him in death.
On September 15, 1995, in Winamac, Indiana, he married Regina Brock. She survives.
Mark was born in Winamac and raised in Logansport, Indiana. He was a 1983 graduate of Logansport High School. Mark was member of the Indiana National Guard for six years out of Logansport, Indiana. Mark worked as a welder for the former Monon Trailer. He became an over the road truck driver since 1984. Mark and his wife Regina team drove the semi for twenty-five years. He enjoyed his classic cars and John Wayne. Mark could be found around the house working in his yard and on the log cabin. He especially loved his time with family.
Mark is survived by his wife Regina Poenix of Idaville, Indiana, Children, Tiffany (Tevin) Alves of Kokomo, Indiana, Matt McCall of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Joe (Dora) McCall of Logansport, Indiana, Twelve (12) Grandchildren, Two (2) Great Grandchildren, sister, Julie (Richard) Zarse of West Lafayette, Indiana, step father, Doyle Roth of Winamac, Indiana, step siblings, Tim Roth, Tom (Jille) Roth, Pat (Jerri) Roth, Mike (Charlotte) Roth, and Angie (Chuck) Henry, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Jackie Lee Poenix, Joyce (Freshwater) Roth.
A gathering of family and friends followed by a celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. with Cass County Veteran Honor Guard and Pastor Homer Hettinger of Star City, Indiana officiating.
A private family burial.
Memorials may be given to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home of can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Poenix Family.
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.