Mark James Hembree, 69, of Coloma, passed away at home on January 15, 2025.

Cremation has taken place.  A casual memorial will take place from 2-4 P.M. on Saturday, February 1st at the Coloma American Legion Post 362.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any pancreatic research foundation or the charity of donor's choice.  Those wishing to leave an online message of remembrance may do so at www.duffieldpastrick.com.

Mark was born March 22, 1955 in Benton Harbor to James and Wanda (Koerber) Hembree.  He attended Coloma High School. Mark married Judy Lynn Reynolds in 1978, and they were married until 1987.  In his younger years, Mark worked at his parent's business, Hembree Trailer Sales.  He attended Lake Michigan College for EMT Specialist and worked for Covert Fire and Ambulance.  He was passionate about fishing, hunting, camping, and riding his Harley.  He also enjoyed any time he could spend with his family.  He was inseparable from his best friend, Buddy the Chihuahua, whom he took everywhere with him, making friends along the way.

Mark is survived by a son, Marc Alan Hembree and his partner Sarah along with her two boys Jake and David; a niece Sarah (Kyle) McKamey; grandsons Jared Pecoraro and Cody Hembree; his former wife Judy; a former partner of many years, Rhonda Kling along with her children Ryan and Angela Kling.  Also surviving are several other adopted grandchildren, and three great grandchildren that he never had a chance to meet.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Wanda, his brother Kim, and his precious daughter Krista Lynn.