Mark Anthony Cravens

Mark Anthony Cravens, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Texas. He was 59.

Born July 16, 1965, in Pulaski County, KY, he was the son of Harold Cravens and the late Mildred Mae Wilson Cravens. Mark was a 1983 graduate of Casey County High School. Four years later, he fulfilled his lifelong dream of serving in the Army by commissioning upon graduation from Western Kentucky University. He served for 22 years and 23 days and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.  During his military career he was deployed to South Korea, Panama and Iraq (twice).  He was awarded many awards and commendations for his service, including the Bronze Star.  After his retirement, he continued to work for the Army as an Operations Specialist for IMCOM at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio.

Mark is survived by his father, Harold Cravens of Casey County; three children, Mark (and Asia) Cravens, Jr., Allison Cravens, and Matthew Cravens; a granddaughter, Evelyn Cravens; and a sister, Patricia (and Charles) Nunmaker; as well as many other family members. He will be sorely missed by many additional friends and co-workers.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Sherman Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley Oak Cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard. Mark A. Cravens, Jr., Matthew Cravens, Gerald Wilson and Steven Cravens will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Following the service at Valley Oak Cemetery, lunch will be held at the Valley Oak Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard, c/o Danny Clements, 457 Elm Drive, Liberty, KY 42539.

Arrangements under the care and direction of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty, Kentucky. Online condolences and video tribute are available at www.mckinneybrown.com.