Mark Edward Calhoun, age 64, of Des Arc passed from this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in a tragic accident.  Mark was born to Raymond and Mary Frances (Hamilton) Calhoun May 19, 1958 in Searcy Hospital.

As a young boy he grew up on the Calhoun farm, watching and working with his dad and Uncles farming row crops. But Mark was a dare devil when it came to recreation: riding his dirt bikes and later in life larger motorcycles.  He loved to compete in racing and even jumping lines of vehicles, on his bikes.

In 1982, he married Mary Ann Pitonyak, from Slovak community and together they raised two daughters, Shelby and Stacie Calhoun.

Mark leaves behind his daughters, one sister, Paula Skarda and partner Sarah Bloom from Monticello, one brother, Raymond (Chip) Calhoun and wife, Beth of Des Arc, and three grandchildren, L.J. O'Neill, Emmalie O'Neill and Audrie Sanner, girlfriend, Becky Acree and a host of friends and relatives.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father.

A memorial service will be held, by the family, Monday, February 13 at Gospel Mission Church. Visitation begins at 10:30, memorial service at 11:00.