Mark Allen Stevenson, 72, Air Force Veteran and Vulcan Chemical employee, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at his home outside of El Dorado, surrounded by the place and the life he loved. Born on October 1, 1953, in Wichita to John Wesley and Patricia Jo {Dome} Stevenson, Mark’s life was one defined by quiet strength, steady hands, and a deep devotion to family.
Mark spent his early years in Wichita, attending Christ the King School, before moving with his family to Augusta, where he continued at St. James Catholic School and then Mark graduated from Bluestem High School with the Class of 1971. After high school, he attended some college in California before answering the call to serve his country in the United States Air Force. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines—experiences that helped shape his strong work ethic and resilient spirit.
