Mark Allen Barlow Hackney, 27, passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 in Ozark, Arkansas.

Mark was a free spirit with many friends. People who knew him loved him because he made them feel at ease. Mark helped everyone who needed him. He will always be loved and never forgotten.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22 from 6–9 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home.

Mark is survived by his parents, Dennis A. and Pamela Hackney of Picayune; two brothers, Dennis W.G. Hackney of Picayune, and Kristian Hackney of Japan; one sister, Melissa (Greg) Bauman of Japan, one niece Rebecca Bauman of Japan, Grandma Roberta, Aunt Rosie, family in Omaha, Nebraska and family in Tulsa, Okla.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home and Crematory.

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