Mark Douglas Beatty Sr., 68, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on the morning of May 25th, 2023. He was born July 12th, 1954 to Edward & Anna Beatty. He was the third of six siblings, Edward, Glenn, Sam, Stacey, Alicia, and Pete.

He graduated in St. Agnes High in 1972 in Springfield, Missouri. After high school Mark enlisted in The United States Air Force in May 1973 where he served 10 years as a financial management specialist and computer programming technician. Prior to leaving the service Mark met Deborah of Camp Springs, Maryland in 1982.

On June 2nd 1984 Mark and Deborah (Debbie) got married and had four boys Charles, Robert, Patrick, and Steven.

Mark loved to golf and drink a cold one, with his best friend Curt. He liked to cycle, volunteer at the local elementary school where Deborah works, and was a Scout Leader for his sons Boy Scout Troop. Mark was never more then a phone call away to lend a helping hand to family and friends.

Mark will be loved and missed by his in-laws, Joyce, Louries, Mark, Steve, Karen, Kathy, Donna, Tony and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mark's impact will be felt for many years and he will be truly missed.