Mark Allen Reger

November 8, 2024

Mark Allen Reger passed away on the morning of November 8, 2024, in the quiet of his home, next to his beloved dog Maggie. He was a devoted husband, caring father, and in his associate’s words “a courageous fighter, a man much admired and respected; a delightful colleague and dear friend.”

He was born on October 5, 1951, to Bernard Reger and Twyla Reeves in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.  He received his masters and doctorate degree in English from the University of Missouri, which is also where he met his wife of 46 years, Debby Jean Reger.  They have one son, James Nicholas Reger.  

Mark started work as a college professor and eventually became an academic administrator.  He worked at various schools throughout his life: Johnson C. Smith, Avila University, Mississippi Valley State University, and Limestone College.  Every wall of his home was lined with bookshelves stacked to the brim with anthologies, histories, encyclopedias, dictionaries, novels, anything he could acquire; if one bookshelf ran out of space, he simply bought another one.  He also loved a good joke and was known to always sport witty sayings or funny puns on his t-shirts, delighting all who saw them.  He spent the last week of his life watching football, eating anything and everything he wanted, and spending time with his son, Nicholas.

He is survived by Nicholas; his brothers Paul, Michael, and John Reger; and his dog of 13 years, Maggie.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Twyla; his sister, Sharon; and his dear wife Debby, who passed away just two months earlier.

Mark requested that there be no memorial service in his honor, but rather any donations you’d like to make in celebration of his life be directed to the charity his wife loved and supported, Cap Haitian Ministries at Providence UMC.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Anonymous Friend

    We would share jokes. We would try to have a new one everytime we saw each other. He helped me figure out my technology problems when I decided to go back to college. He helped me think of interesting & unique topics that would please my instructors. I think of him often & miss him terribly. He suffered so much after Debby’s passing & Im glad he is at peace.

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  • Carol Pearce

    I sadly read this news. He was a dear friend since undergraduate days and a fine colleague at Avila University. My father, Gene Fergin, shares in this sadness.

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  • Dr. Cindy Cavanaugh

    I wish to send my condolences to the family and friends of Mark. He had an interesting sense of humor, although, I was never sure if it was the joke or the response that delighted him more. He was, and will be missed by those who knew him.

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