Mark Warner Bement

Mark Warner Bement

Age 71, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 18, 2024 after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 28, 1952 in Murray, Kentucky. His family moved to California and that is where he grew up. Mark was a loving and caring brother, husband, friend, father and grandfather. He was an amazing cook, captain of a 9 ball pool league he and his late wife were on, he had a great sense of humor, loved country music, playing guitar, loved sports, traveling and working hard. Mark was a successful business owner in both California and Nevada before settling down in his wife's hometown of Prairie Grove, AR. Together they enjoyed the peaceful scenery, family outings and the Razorbacks. Mark's journey with cancer was a battle, thankfully not fought alone. He had the support of many loved ones and friends, especially his former wife Barbara Bement. A friend of both Lesa and Mark, she was able to provide the support and care he needed so he could remain comfortably in his home following the sudden passing of Lesa. Mark requested in lieu of a traditional funeral to have a celebration of life memorial.


Mark was preceded in death by his wife, Lesa Bement, son Ian Chirgwin and grandson Brock Bement.

He is survived by three sons, Steven Bement, Ken Chirgwin, and Sean Chirgwin; two daughters, Katherine Michelle Scott and her husband Roman and Shannon Bement; one brother, Mike Bement; three sisters, Jill Johnson, Jan Lee and Sonia Charbonneau; ten grandchildren, Ronan Sakal, Jaxon Burch, Thomas Burch, Madison, Kylie and Christian DeProspo, MaryAnne Bement, Alyscia and Triston Chirgwin and Jaymie Salaber; sister in law, Gina Bailey and her husband Bryan; mother in law, Pat Lyle


A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31 at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

He has requested any donations to be made to Friends of the Prairie Grove Pound.