of Mountain Home, AR
March 9, 1938 - July 13, 2016
John Perry Markley, age 78, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Mountain Home. He was born March 9, 1938, in Huntsville, Arkansas to Edgar W. and Viola (Robbins) Markley.
Mr. Markley worked for 30 years with General Motors. He served in the United States Army. He married Lurlene Ragsdale August 26, 1955, in Huntsville, Arkansas. He was a member of Emmanuel Church. He was a classic Chevrolet enthusiast. He guided on local rivers out of Rosie's Trout Dock. He ran the Saturday night fishing tournaments on Bull Shoals Lake until 1999.
Mr. Markley is survived by his wife Lurlene Markley of Mountain Home, a son Randy Lee Markley of Mountain Home, a daughter Cheri Lynn Hill and husband Brian of Perryville, Arkansas, two sisters Molly McAllister of Harriman, New York and Elizabeth Dodson and husband Jim of Cabot, Arkansas, a brother James David Markley and wife Glenna of Huntsville, Arkansas, three grandchildren Jonathan Hill, Jacob Hill and Jennifer Markley and a great grandchild Tyler Bartkowiak and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Sheila Annette Markley and a grandson Jason Markley.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Roller Funeral Home with Pastor Kyle Sexton officiating. A visitation will be Saturday from Noon 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends frome 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Church or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
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9 Condolence(s)
Sam and Sandra Robbecke
Sunday, July 17, 2016
We are so saddened for your loss. Words can't express what your friendship meant. J.P. and Sam go back a long way and have had some very good times fishing and hunting. To all the family our prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed. We love you.
Max Atkinson
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Lurlene I m so sorry about John We spent so much quality time together in the 80-90s sharing our passion for bass fishing These are times I will never forget and always appreciated your hospitality to Jennifer and I The care that you and John gave my mom after her stroke was amazing Thank you and our thoughts and prayers are with you Max and Debbie Atkinson
Alvin Herrington
Friday, July 15, 2016
My condolences and prayers for the family of JP. May the Lord hold each of you in His loving arms, I know this is a difficult time for each of you. The Lord will give you strength.
Mollie McAllister
Friday, July 15, 2016
I am so sorry I can not be there for you. JP looks so handsome in his picture. God rest his sole.
Love Millie and family
Craig & Jan Carty
Friday, July 15, 2016
Dear Lurlene, We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Petty
Thursday, July 14, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I always loved that big smile John always had. My prayers are with you and loved ones during this times. I pray that Our Lord Jease gives you the piece and comfort.
Nadine Brannan
Thursday, July 14, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. It was really good to visit with J. P. four weeks ago today at the school get-together at Huntsville. Prayers for all of the family during this trying time as you go through the coming days.
Dawn and Grady Campbell
Thursday, July 14, 2016
to the Markley family. Are thoughts and prayers are with you's.
Ron and Sheila Wilson
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Sincerest condolences for your loss. May God keep you all and deliver peace for all.