Mark Wayne Solis

Mark Wayne Solis, 62, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on October 30, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Austin Solis and Marjorie West Solis. He graduated from Port Neches Groves High School in 1977 and attended Lamar University. Mark was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked as a petroleum inspector with SGS and Inspectrix for over 20 years. Mark was a professional musician and played in several local bands including Mark Chestnut for 7 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Cooper Solis of Groves; his parents, Austin and Marjorie Solis of Groves; his son, Mark Solis, Jr. of Port Arthur; his step-daughters, Ashley Billiot of Groves, Laura Davis and her husband, Keith of Jacksonville, FL., Kendra Swain and her husband, Justin of Vidor along with six grandchildren, Nicolette Bednarik, Ricky Bednarik, Elvin Barron, Claudia Hall, Annabelle Davis, Sierra Swain and one great granddaughter, Paisley Laurent.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 1:00 PM till 3:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Mark’s life will be at 3:00 PM Friday in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson with Pastor Tony Wilcoxson officiating. Arrangements for cremation are entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Due to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently in, all visitors are required to wear a face mask or facial covering ad practice social distancing as mandated by state and county officials.