Philip "Mark" Houseman

Philip “Mark” Houseman went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 9, 2026. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Katie, for forty four years. He was proud of his son and daughter in law and loved his grandkids with all his heart. It was always an adventure when he would take the grandkids out on the boat or for four-wheeler rides, which most of the time ended with a soda from Altman’s store. He enjoyed all kinds of music but especially loved listening and singing old hymns, (sometimes even whistling them). He was thankful for his Emmanuel Baptist Church family. Mark was a hardworking man. He could fix your car, grade your driveway, mow your yard, all while telling you a story.

Mark enjoyed hunting in his younger years and had found a love for fishing since moving to Baker County. He also was a car collector and enjoyed tinkering on his cars. Mark worked for the United States Postal Service for thirty seven years until his retirement in 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Clair and Linda (Kuzee) Houseman.

He leaves behind a legacy that will be carried on by his beloved wife, Katie Houseman; son, Steven (Lauren) Houseman; grandkids, Amelia, Gunner, Lennox, Locklan, and Archer; sister-in laws, Bitsy (Lou) Annarumma and Kim Bianca.

A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Ramondetta officiating. The family will receive friends at 3:30 PM.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny.