Mark Alexander McGarr, 47, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in his Huntsville, Alabama, home. Alex was born on November 27, 1977, in Beaumont, Texas, to Mark Crawford McGarr and Irmtraut Dehne McGarr. Alex was a devoted son, grandson, brother, husband, father, nephew, and friend. Alex was beloved by a large universe of friends around the world, whom he touched with his sincerity, compassion, and benevolent nature. He never met a stranger. Alex grew up in Alief, Texas, surrounded by friends who quickly became like brothers and sisters. He loved building and flying remote-control airplanes with his grandfather, Hans-Dietrich Dehne, an aerospace engineer, and spending hours in the garage with his dad working on his 1966 Mustang. Some of his happiest days were spent cheering on the Houston Astros and sailing with his parents most weekends, creating memories that stayed with him for life. In 1993, Alex attended his father’s alma mater, New Mexico Military Institute (930’s in the hooches) and graduated high school in 1997. During his time at NMMI, he was an accomplished student and recognized football player, leading the NMMI Colts to a winning and memorable senior year. Upon graduation, Alex attended Texas Christian University and received his B.S. in Business Administration from the M.J. Neeley School of Business in 2001. During his time at TCU, he was a member of Delta Tau Delta, a brotherhood of friends that will forever be touched by Alex’s humor, acceptance, and generosity. Alex was known by many and loved by all. After college, Alex moved to Marina del Rey, California, with his cherished Catalina sailboat, “Jedi,” and began a career trading commodities, where he stayed until 2009, before moving back to Texas to reside in Austin. Alex was an avid reader, sports fan, and investor who ran a successful retail micro-market point-of-sale business. In July 2022, Alex married his long-time partner, Honey Graham Skivolocke, and shortly thereafter moved to Huntsville, Alabama, where he loved to spend time with his family on the lake. Alex is survived by his wife, Honey, stepson, Brixton, and his dog Blu; his Uncle Wolf Dieter R.Dehne; his Aunt Heidrun H. Varadachary; his cousins Arun, Arang and Dietram Varadhachary and 4 nieces, Malini, Anandi, Louisa and Dahlia Varadhachary; as well as his Uncle Seevaram Nattu Varadhchary, who Alex expressed great gratitude towards for introducing other spiritual aspects of life. He is preceded in death by his parents; half-brother, Royce Lincoln McGarr; and his childhood best friend, Louis Planes. Alex will be missed by his brothers and sisters in Christ and welcomed into the Lord’s arms to join his family and friends awaiting him.
Alex wished to have his ashes spread in Port Aransas, Texas, where we can wish Captain McGarr a good journey in fair winds and following seas. “Surviving the life got some highs, got some lows, but the wise man, he knows what it’s really about, when you’re doin’ without, Surviving the life” – Neil Diamond
[Funeral/Memorial DATE TBD in Port Aransas, Texas]
