John Mark Waugh was born September 26, 1952, and passed away peacefully at home February 6, 2026. Mark was the middle child of Woody Waugh and Opal “Pal” Waugh. He graduated from Putnam City High School, becoming a star football player for the Pirates. He was confirmed at Messiah Lutheran Church, and later attended Crossings Community Church with his wife.
Mark began working with his father at Waugh Brothers Supply Company, later becoming branch manager at the Tulsa location, where his amazing memory for numbers made him a true asset to the company. In December 1983, Mark started a career low with the United States Postal Service that spanned nearly 41 years. He started as clerk, and was able to recall towns by zip code. His leadership skills led him through a steady rise in management roles, including Bulk Mail, Business Mail, Marketing, and Customer Relations. His knowledge of the industry was so highly regarded that he served on the National Speakers Bureau, speaking all across the country. Mark received an extensive number of honors throughout his career. In a final tribute to Mark, the Greater Oklahoma PCC established the "Mark Waugh Award of Excellence" in his honor, a true testament to his hard work and sacrifice.Mark met his wife Paula Puckett and they began dating in 1985, they tied the knot on May 30, 1987. Mark was a devoted husband and from the beginning, he showed Jeff and Jennifer, Paula’s children, that he would treat them as his own. Despite being new to fatherhood, Mark embraced the role with enthusiasm and dedication. He was also committed to his education, graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Business Administration in July 1991.Mark was a dedicated OU Sooners fan, attending every game possible. He loved riding his Harley and traveling with friends all over North America. The cabin at Lake Texoma brought him joy, and was where he would spend time and share his wild stories. Mark was a fantastic chef, and proposed to Paula over pheasant under glass and bananas Foster. He was passionate for smoking meats, and we will always cherish his smoked turkey with his perfect teriyaki glaze.Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Woody and Opal “Pal” Waugh, and his sister, Kathy Waugh Segobia. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Paula; his children, Jeff Koons, and wife Amber, and their children Noah, Jacob, Josiah, and Asher of Yukon, OK, and Jennifer Koons-Smith, and husband Bill Smith, and their children Kale, Jude, Jase, and Tori of Bridge Creek, OK; his brothers and their wives, Scott, Kent, and Blake; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.Mark’s, amazing stories, quick wit, infectious laughter, and delightful sense of humor made everyone he met feel cherished and loved. Although, he has passed away, his memory will forever be etched in our hearts through the wonderful memories we shared. Now, he finds peace and comfort in the embrace of Jesus, surrounded by his loved ones, but he will be dearly missed.