of Subiaco, AR
October 18, 1945 - October 11, 2018
Mark Howe Trusty, Jr., 72 of Subiaco, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 in Fort Smith. He was born on October 18, 1945 in Paris, Arkansas to his parents, Mark Howe and Ora Mae (Moore) Trusty, Sr.. He worked for several years with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 29 out of Fort Smith and retired in 2012 from the Subiaco Abbey after thirty years of service. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco and his greatest joys were gardening, tending to his animals, country music, cooking, driving down country backroads and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mark Howe and Ora Mae (Moore) Trusty, Sr.; his grandparents, Mark Hanna and Wanda Wain (Sanders) Trusty and Austin and Julia (Spicer) Moore; his father in law, Eugene Eckart; a sister-in-law, Mary Elaine Davidson and three nephews, Ross Lee, Garland Cotton and Ryan Davidson.
He is survived by his wife of forty seven years, Lou (Eckart) Trusty of Subiaco; one daughter, Leigh Hill and husband Russell of Pottsville; one son, Andy Trusty and wife Ali of Lavaca; two sisters, June Claunch of Paris and Wanda Reed and husband Ronnie of Mena; his mother in law, Louise Eckart of Subiaco and five grandchildren, Claire Trusty, Lyla Hill, Oliver Trusty, Landry Hill and Reagan Hill.
Rosary service will be held at 7:45 p.m., on Monday, October 15, 2018 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 St. Benedict Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Mark Stengel O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Lee Claunch, Mike Davidson, Frank Eckart, Nick Eckart, Raymond Eckart and Shane Lee.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Subiaco Abbey or Academy, 405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiaco, Arkansas 72865.
Very sorry to learn of Mark's passing. He was always so pleasant. I pray for God's peace and many happy memories for all the family and friends that had the pleasure of knowing him.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".
Dear Lou,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Love, Carol
Lou, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family continue to be in my prayers and thoughts. May you feel God's comfort and presence during this time and always. Love, Pat and Gene Gilliland
Lou and Children:
Fr Mark told me today of Mark's passing. Please accept my condolences and assurances of prayer for Mark and for you. This afternoon I offered Mass for Mark's eternal rest at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville.
I have many wonderful memories of Mark and you. He was always helpful to me especially when I attempted to play the role of a plumber when trying to repair things in the Athletic Department.
May God in his infinite mercy and goodness admit Mark to the joys of the kingdom prepared for those who love the Lord!! May he rest in peace. Amen.
May your hearts soon be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. One day we will never have to cope with this kind of pain again, 'GOD promise to swallow up death forever'...~Isaiah 25:8
Lou, Leigh and Andy, Fritz and I are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him so much, he was a kind, gentle, all around wonderful man. You have our sympathy, our prayers and our love.
Fritz and Sharon
Lou and family, Robert and I are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. We don't always understand Why? but we have to keep the faith to someday knowing Why? It certainly isn't easy. I pray God's blessing on each of you. May He soothe you all during this time of extreme sorrow.
To Mark family: Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. He will be missed by all.
we are so sorry for your loss Mark was a very true friend always helped when we needed him loved to talk to him and sit on the porch, we could talk for hrs He will be missed
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Please take comfort in the Bible's promise for the future (Acts 24:15) I hope this helps bring some comfort in this time of sorrow.