Bill Markley, Sr.

Fair Play– William “Bill” Benjamin Markley, Sr., 82, husband of Elizabeth Watson Markley, passed away Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at his residence.

Born in West Virginia, Bill was the son of the late Paul Vernon Markley and Cecilia Marie DeMas Markley. Bill was a retired factory worker, a United States Army veteran, and a volunteer firefighter in Albion, New Jersey. In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed fishing and bowling.

In addition to his wife of 59 years, Bill is survived by his son, William Benjamin Markley, Jr.; grandchildren, Wayne Eldridge, Samantha Eldridge, Elizabeth A. Markley, and Frankie Markley.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Robin Belinda Eldridge, infant Elizabeth Ann Markley, and Donna Markley; brothers, Paul Robert Markley, Eugene Markley; sister, Frances Markley; and grandson, Sean Austin.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 10th, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am to 10:30 am prior to the service at Sandifer Funeral Home.

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 507 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A message of condolence may be written to the family by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE MARKLEY FAMILY