Mark Hough (1959-2013)
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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PrintWe are sad to report the news of the passing of Mark Hough, the former driver for the Honda factory motocross team. Hough was visiting the Atlanta Supercross this weekend with friends when he suffered a heart attack in his hotel room on Friday evening, February 22. He was 53 years old. Hough hailed from Maryland and drove the Honda sem-hauler for eight years before retiring. He was well-liked and highly-respected in the motocross pits. His passing was announced during the riders prayer service at the Atlanta Supercross last Saturday morning.
A viewing for Mark Hough will be held on Friday evening, March 1, from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m.
Hilton Funeral Home
22111 Beallsville Road
Barnesville, Maryland 20838
301-349-2135
Mark Hough (left) with his friend and fellow driver Boo Surber.
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All motocrossers are brethren, never met him, but sure he was a fine man. Godspeed and thoughts and prayers to his family also.
Certainly sad news. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
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Who cares about his age !
he was one of the good guys! he will definately be missed
Sorry to hear about this. I live about 10 min from his house on 109. I have seen the Honda Semi parked there a couple times over the years.
Godspeed Mark!
I have know Mark for over 42 years What a friend !!! Still in a Daze. Sucks not to grow old together !! Will will miss him !!!!!!
I knew Mark for over 25 years. Seems like yesterday when he told us he was going to drive the honda rig-----ALL us moto guys couldnt believe it!! A dream come true for a Honda guy. Great times at Budds, and riding on the farm!! Godspeed Huffer!!