Mark Rife, of The Villages Florida, passed away on June 16th, 2023. Mark was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 2, 1949. Mark was a Vietnam veteran, he served his country proudly with the 82nd Airborne. Mark was an accomplished business owner and avid racer and he lived life to the fullest. Mark's love for racing extended from his teenage years until his death. Mark loved life and his family. He enjoyed traveling through his love of racing with his family. He was a member of the Corvette Troy Corvette Club for more than 50 years. He stayed active in dance groups and with RC racing in The Villages, Florida.  Mark has been survived by his loving wife Rebecca, daughter Jennifer (Michael), son Chad, step-daughter Rachel (Jason), step-son Sean (Rhiannon), and his brother Scott (Barb). He was also survived by his grandsons Seth and Jordan, his granddaughters Lauren, Brynn & Ellie, and his great-grandson Tate.  Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449.  Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com .