Mark Herron
Mark Herron, 60 of Tipton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1960 in Kokomo to George & Ramona (Irby) Herron. Thirty-eight years ago on July 23, 1982 he married Sandy Campbell and she survives.
Mark was a public servant; he chose fire service as a career. Mark was a firefighter for the City of Tipton, rising to the rank of Fire Chief before he took a job at the Indiana State Fire Marshal Office. He was a fire code building inspector for the state and later he then worked for the City of Fishers as a fire code building inspector. Mark’s last job was working at DC Coaters. Prior to his fire career, Mark served his country in the United States Navy. He first served on the USS Mount Whitney out of Norfolk, Virginia and later Oceana Naval Air Station Search and Rescue in Virginia Beach. Mark was a graduate of Haworth High School, Class of 1978.
Mark attended Generations Church and was an ambassador of Stronghold Ministries. He was also an ambassador for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. He was an avid fisherman and liked to hunt. Mark loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He could often be found outside barbecuing on the grill.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy of Tipton; two sons, Ryan Herron and partner Allissa Flick of Alexandria, Micah Herron and wife Christina of Brownsburg; two sisters, Cyndy Trent and husband Gary of Kokomo, Cara Herron of Kokomo; seven grand-children, Marika Herron, Xavier Herron, Elijah Herron, Chase Herron, Jaylin Castor, Liam Herron and Harper Herron.
Mark’s family will be holding a Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 at Generations Church, 4048 S. 75 W., Tipton, with Pastors Travis Morrisett and Aaron Hogue presiding. The family will greet friends from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service.
Proper wearing of masks or face coverings as well as social distancing will be required at the church. The funeral will be recorded for watching later on Mark’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences may be left for his family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Mark’s honor be made to the Tipton County Humane Society, 403 Oak Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072, Stronghold Ministries, 7407 Stonecrest Drive, Dallas, Texas, 75254 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.
Mark’s family would like to give a special thank you to Guardian Angel Hospice Care and especially his nurse, Holly Nason.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Herron family. Please wear casual clothes while attending the service. Mark would say “Don’t you dare wear a suit!”
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sandy your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May Mark rest in peace.
We were sorry to learn of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Sawyer & Ronan’s grandparents.
Sandy, so very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. I am praying for you and your family. I know the past year has been rough. Take care of yourself.
Love, Barb Bechtel
I am sorry for you loss and remember if you need something just call
Sandy I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy I’m so sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. May you find peace in your time of sorrow!
Sandy, so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🙏 RIP Mark 10-42 and God’s speed
Sandy, I know you know how very sorry I am about Mark’s passing. You both have been important to me since you were dating. I have love you both since then. I am sending so very many prayers and hugs. Love you. I know we will see Mark again someday. Thanks for sharing him with all of us.
Sorry for your loss my mom also had this prayers
For your family
I am sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers
Sandy I’m so sorry to hear this Mark is resting peacefully now. My prayers are with u and the rest of the family .
I have so many great memories of Mark….from having his sons in elementary school and his helping with the pet parades in Mrs Dunham’s class….to fire safety talks…..to his visits at different restaurants I worked at over the years. He was so kind and humble….so proud of his family. May your family receive the peace, comfort and love from the many prayers sent your way.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the Herron family.
Many thoughts and prayers for you all. Mark was one of my first mentors who I learned a lot from in the fire service.
Sandy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family RIP mark
It usually a sad in hearts to lost the loved one’s.i loved mark heron but now he has joined the angels and rightious people in heaven.fully i know he is with jesus happily enjoying enternity life.my sister sandy with your family there ,don’t feel lonely.we have father who was,he is and forever he will be with us and shw up his fatherhood on us.let him comfort us with his joy through the holy spirit.i love you all sister.
Hi Sandy. Please check your Instant Messanger. I sent you a personal note on the early norning of the 13th. Please read and respond. My heart is broken for you. I can’t stop thinking about Mark. Please let me know if i can help you in any way. Also, let me know the schedule of services. Thank you and may God give you the strength to manage thru this very sad time.
Mark Mitzelfelt
So sorry for Mark’s passing,but Praise the LORD hes pain free and enjoying being with JESUS. YOUR LOVE N SUPPORT is what keep him going ,plus your family. My prayers n thoughts are with you.
Im so sorry to hear about Marks passing. Sandy, know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in these coming days.Lean on the Lord Sandy. He will keep you!! 🙏
Sandy & family, So sorry for you loss. I will continue to pray for your family at this time.
Sandy and boys, I was shocked to read about Mark’s passing. I have had so many good thoughts about working with Mark in the 90’s. He was so loyal and an incredible fire fighter. I remember sitting in your front room and asking him to be the next fire chief. I sure hope to see you very soon, but want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am glad he is no longer in pain.
Dear Sandy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved Mark. I am so glad he is no longer in pain. Watching someone we love suffer is so hard. Mark has had his final 10-42 and was welcomed through the Pearly Gates by the Highest of all Chiefs. RIP Mark. Fly high brother.
I am so sorry to hear about Mark’s passing, He was a good man and a great friend. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy and kids I am sorry to hear about Mark. He was a great person that I looked up to early in my career and he also was a good friend. You and the boys are in my prayers.
The Herron family is in are prayers. Rest in pease Mr. Herron
Sandy and family, John and I are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. God bless you and your family.