Mark Alan Willison, 58, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home.

Mark was born on June 30, 1965, in Clarion, Pennsylvania, the son of Willard Willison and Bonita Slack Willison.

Mark was an over the road truck driver and was a member of the Almaden Mounted Unit, a volunteer search and rescue unit.

Mr. Willison loved fishing and working outside, especially using his chainsaw and splitting wood. He enjoyed shooting guns, loved animals and also cooking, which he was famous for macaroni salad. Mark loved his dog, Buddy, and was also a great storyteller.

Survivors include his mother, Bonita McGonigal of Arizona; his father, Bill (Linda) Willison of Arizona; sister, Michelle (Bryan) Christopher of Arizona; two sons, Michael and Kyle Fisher of California; three grandchildren, Brooklyn, Cameron and Malaki; step-sister, Lori Fajardo of Johnstown, Colorado; step-brother, Mike Sharp of Aurora, Colorado; his companion, Janice Singleton of the home; and his three animals, dog, Trevor, Cat, Tux and bird, Tinkerbell.

Mark was preceded in death by his step-father, Tom McGonigal; and his beloved dog, Buddy, who meant everything to him.