A Celebration Service will be held at South Tulsa Baptist Church, where he and Stephanie are members, on August 11th at 3:00 pm. James Robinson and Paul Burleson will officiate the service, followed by a reception. The Cremation Society of Oklahoma is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Mark by making a donation to his beloved alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Club Baseball. Click the link, and please check the box to make a tribute in memory of Mark Farquhar.

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Mark S. Farquhar Sr., born on November 17, 1946, in West Columbia, Texas, was the beloved son of Wanda and Sonny Farquhar. At a young age, he gave his life to Jesus Christ and was a member of the FBC. He completed his education from 1st to 12th grade within the West Columbia School District.

A talented athlete, Mark played Little League Baseball and school baseball, which earned him a scholarship to Blinn Jr College and later Sul Ross, where he served as a relief pitcher and was a member of the Christian Athletics. Following Sul Ross's decision to discontinue their Baseball program after their College World Series appearance, Mark was heavily recruited by Hardin Simmons University to be their star pitcher.

At Hardin Simmons, Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Education, majoring in English. His prowess on the mound even attracted the attention of the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, an elbow injury prematurely ended his playing career, but this setback didn't prevent him from transitioning into a successful coaching career. He relished recounting his high school encounter with Nolan Ryan – his sole loss and a fun anecdote. Mark's dedication to the sport is immortalized on the Hall of Fame Billboard at the West Columbia Baseball Field.

Mark's other great love, his wife, Stephanie Hogan, came into his life through a blind date set up by his catcher. The couple married on May 23, 1970, in Abilene, Texas. Over the next 53 years, they made countless memories while Mark coached and taught at schools in Sweeny, Bay City, Giddings, San Antonio Judson, and Boerne. He later shifted careers to insurance and financial planning in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Mark and Stephanie were blessed with three children, and Mark took the opportunity to coach his boys at Metro Christian Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while also serving as the General Agent of several insurance companies.

A devout Christian, Mark taught adult Sunday School classes at Skelly Drive Baptist and Liberty Church, always lending a hand in choir productions. Mark also served as a part of the Spiritual Enrichment Committee. He cherished family gatherings, Oklahoma State football and basketball games, golfing, and taking his grandchildren on tractor rides.

After establishing and operating a successful insurance brokerage for more than 40 years, Mark retired in 2020 due to Parkinson's disease. Under the care of Angel Care Hospice, he peacefully passed away from complications related to his illness on July 31, 2023, at Clairehouse.

Mark was a devoted husband, father, and son who leaves behind a powerful legacy of faith. He found joy in the belief that his family would join him in eternity with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.

Mark is survived by his wife, Stephanie; sons, Mark S. Farquhar Jr. (wife Kim) and C. Jeff Farquhar (wife Aimee); daughter Beth (husband Ken Petrashek); ten grandchildren (Mason, Raley and Keats Calhoun, Spencer and Maria, Kassie and Ryan Watson, Cade, Kylie, Caleb, Cannie, Cannon and Liv) and one great-grandchild (Levi). His sisters, Dayna (husband Gary King) and Donna (husband Kenneth Jones), also survive him, along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his grandparents.