Mark Alan Stockton

 Mr. Mark Alan Stockton, age 44, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

 Mark was born on January 8, 1980. He graduated valedictorian from Murray High School in 1998 and attended the University of Kentucky. He was a member of First Baptist Church. 

 He had a passion for creative writing, spending much of his free time working on a series of fantasy novels. Mark graciously shared his love of books and writing with his niece and nephew. 

 Mark is survived by his parents, George and Linda Stockton of Murray, Kentucky; sister, Kate Dozier and husband Ross of St. Louis, Missouri; niece, Ashlyn Dozier of Paisley, Scotland; and nephew, Aidan Dozier of St. Louis, Missouri. 

 A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Rev. Keith Inman will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation. 

 Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to First Baptist Church Mission Fund, 203 South 4th St., Murray, Kentucky. 

 Online condolences can be left www.jhchurchill.com