Mark Wesley McCardwell died January 16, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

He was born February 9, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, son of James W. and Eleanor Warlick McCardwell.  After moving to Louisville he graduated from PRP High School.

Mark was a believer in our Lord, Christ.  He was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a Vietnam Veteran, a member of AmVets, and a youth sports coach.  He lit the fireworks at the Bullitt East football game. (He always really loved that).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa McCardwell; and daughter, Pamela McCardwell.

Survivors include his son, Jake McCardwell; brother, Mike McCardwell; stepsons, Jonathon and Jospeh Miller; and nieces and nephews, Tonya, Megan and Sean McCardwell.

Services were private.