Obituary of Mark William Geeting

AIKEN, SC – Mark William Geeting, age 60, died Monday, June 24, 2019.

Mark was born June 8, 1959 in Pennsylvania to Barbara Geeting and the late William Geeting.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University. He had made Aiken, SC his home since 1988 and was employed as a Principal Engineer with UT Battelle at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Mark had a love for homeless animals and he and his wife operate a rescue farm providing a safe home for many types of animals.  He was a rabid Falcons football fan.  He and Becky held season tickets and went so far as to name their cat Alge Crumpler after the team’s tight end.   Mark was an avid golfer, having played on his college golf team and was a former member of Palmetto Golf Club. He had a strong love for his family.  If you were fortunate enough to know Mark, you felt his genuine kindness and warmth.   

In addition to his mother, Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Becky Geeting. He is also survived by his wife’s extended family and their many friends as well as two horses, pigs, chickens, donkeys, and his cherished dogs and cats, which he considered his “children.”

A memorial service celebrating Mark’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 29, 2019 at George Funeral Home with Rev. Leander Jones officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Dog Networking Agents, 4802 Technology Dr, Augusta, GA 30907, Saving the Chain Dogs, Aiken, SC (www.paypal.me/savingthechaindogs), or Team Stinkykiss, Aiken, SC (www.teamstinkykiss.com).

The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the Geeting family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com