Mark A. Burford, age 67, of Batavia, passed away February 12, 2026. Mark was born April 8, 1958, to Donna Lou Burford. He was later lovingly welcomed into the home of Jeanne and Bob Dilley, and after Bob's passing, Jeanne and her husband, Donald L. Smith, continued to surround him with love and support.

Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Kimberly (nee Vaught) Burford; his cherished daughter Emily L. (Adam) Craun; sisters Glenda (Randy) Morningstar, Teresa (Don) Smith and Kathy (Jim) Lay; brother, Michael M. (Lora) Dilley; brother-in-law, Robert Dunn, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Donna Lou Burford, Bob Dilley, Donald L. Smith, Sheila Meeks, Karen Dunn, and Jeanne Smith.

Mark attended the University of Cincinnati and was a Regional Sales Manager with H.P. Hood until retiring in 2018. He loved cars, music, and telling a good story. He was a devoted member of ARMM (Always Ready Men's Ministry).

Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 20 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at Anderson Hills Church, 7515 Forest Rd., Cincinnati, where funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark's memory, may be made to ARMM at Anderson Hills Church.