In Loving Memory

Mark Godfrey Voight

11/22/1955 — 7/18/2019

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Mark Godfrey Voight, 63, of Groves, Texas passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on November 22, 1955 to his parents, Virgil Everett Voight and Mary Carpenter Voight in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mark lived in the area for most of his life. He was a 1974 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. He worked as a Correctional Officer with Texas Department of Correction for over 25 years and retired due to vision loss. Mark loved making people laugh, playing guitar and sharing his love of music with his friends and family. He spent his free time rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, watching old movies and sharing meals with loved ones. He always had room for seconds! Mark was a follower of Christ and enjoyed sharing his faith with his family. He also collected many vintage guitars and retro memorabilia. Mark was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend. He was kindhearted, generous, funny and loved by many. He will sincerely be missed by everyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil and his niece, Gretchen Voight.

Mark is survived by his two sons, Mason Voight and wife, Brandy of Groves, Spencer Voight and his fiancee’, Ashton Wagner of Round Rock, Texas; his one granddaughter, Ann Marie Voight of Groves; his mother, Mary Voight of Groves; his two brothers, Ranny Voight and wife, Donna of Clarksville, Georgia, Peter Voight and wife, Charlyn of Groves; his niece, Robyn Lovett and husband, Travis; two nephews, Avery and Aidan Voight.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Mark’s life will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 27, 2019 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Graveside service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday at Antioch Cemetery in Buna.

In lieu of flowers, family request donation to any of the following organizations in memory of Mark. Both of these help Texas diabetic sufferers with the purchase of diabetic alert dogs, http://allpurposecanines.com/about.html , http://www.maggiesopen.com/ diabetic alert dog and the Kidney foundation, http://aakp.org/.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Friday, July 26, 2019 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Burial

Saturday, July 27, 2019 · 12:00 AM

Antioch Cemetery, 1850 Farm to Market 1004, Buna, 77612

Funeral Service

Saturday, July 27, 2019 · 10:00 AM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Graveside Service

Saturday, July 27, 2019 · 1:00 PM

Antioch Cemetery, 1850 Farm to Market 1004, Buna, 77612

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Dianne Speeece October 23, 2019

I worked with Mark for many years at the Richard P. LeBlanc Unit. He was a very nice person and I really enjoyed our conversations over the years. He and his family are in my prayers and my he rest in peace.

Dawn Stanley July 29, 2019

I’m sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Prayers lifted for family and friends during this time of remembrance and celebration of his life.

Dave Smith July 27, 2019

I have found high school memories at FBC Groves doing a musical. Mark’s Bass Beat was so cool. What a big heart of compassion along with a strong will to fight to live life against all odds. God bless, MV.

Lois Thompson July 27, 2019

Praying for the family of Mr. Voight during this difficult time. Rest well my friend

Woody Farrar July 27, 2019

What a privilege to say I knew Mark...way back when. We played in some bands together. I always enjoyed watching how he loved to play his Beatle's bass. I was always outclassed by his musical talent, but he never made me feel bad - he was always encouraging. He gave me his old record player when he got a new one; he knew I didn't have one and he wanted me to have one. He was always that generous. I really enjoyed parties he held at his house, he always included me. I had a lot of laughs with him, great times handing out together at his house, jamming on our cheap, crapy guitars - we were just High Schoolers, but we sure had great dreams! RIP my brother. You made a difference in this life - and in my life in particular.

Kent Moss July 26, 2019

Mark and i shared a 55 year friendship.we played in bands together since we were 12.this video taken 2003,Mark did an awesome guitar work.please enjoy.

Rosemary Castillo Mathis July 24, 2019

Mark’s laugh, his smile are sweet memories. Church events, carpooling to Lamar, a precious friend. I am happy to have had Mark as a part of my life. Condolences to his family.

Mike Smith July 24, 2019

I've known Mark since we were kids in Sunday School, and hung out for a while in Jr. High. I remember him being a big music fan, and introducing me to the Beatles "White Album." We fell out of touch over the years, but I still cherish the memories. He will be missed until we meet again on the other side.

Kenneth Hodges July 24, 2019

I worked with Mark at TDCJ . HE was great coworker and friend. Prayers go out to family. R.I.P. Mark Voight.

Cindy ( Potts) Dennis July 24, 2019

My prayers are with your family. My favorite memory of Mark was in 1976. I work stars and stripes socks which Mark asked laughing hysterically ,"What are those circles on your legs?" I gave him those socks for Christmas as a gag and filled them with pecans. He told me the nuts were filled with worms. It was not on purpose, but he said I had gotten even for him implying I was plump. Always loved Mark's humor and wit. God bless your sweet family.

Mark Attaway July 23, 2019

I always loved Mark. I worked with him at the State Prison and knew his family well. He was always fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP, my brother.

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