Mark Henry Kovar passed away on September 13, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, with his family at his bedside.
Mark was born July 18, 1952, to Raymond H Kovar and Margie Giesenschlag Kovar.
He grew up in Snook, and attended Sam Houston State University.
He married his high school sweetheart, Kath-ryn Matcek on February 16, 1974, and had two sons, Lance and Justin.
He worked alongside his dad at the welding shop in Snook, beginning in 1974 and became owner in 1989. During his time in the shop, all of his customers were either friends or they soon became friends. He treated everyone fairly and honestly.
He retired from welding in 2022.
Mark enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing cards.
He loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally and was always present in their activities.
He loved taking his grandchildren to the Brazos River to fish and hunt for treasures.
He cheered for his favorite sports team -- any team with his grandchildren playing. He enthusiastically watched his grandchildren perform in school plays and loved seeing them on the stage.
He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and spoke of them often to everyone.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; two sons and their spouses, Lance and Heidi Kovar, and Justin and Rebecca Kovar; six grandchildren, Landon, Rylan, Madalyn, and Noah, and Jaina and Kane; brother, Glenn Kovar and wife, Debra; brother-in-law, James Matcek; sisters-in-law, Marian Klawinsky and Janet Muzny and husband, David; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to a local charity of your choice.
Visitation with family will be held at Phillips and Luckey with a graveside service at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Express condolences at Phillipsandluckey.com.
PHILLIPS & LUCKEY FUNERAL HOME 404 W. Buck St. Caldwell, Tx 77836 979-567-3232