John Edward Markham

September 21, 1931 - July 20, 2016

John Edward Markham of Ironton, Missouri passed away July 20, 2016 at his home at the age of 84 years. He was born September 21, 1931 in Chloride, Missouri the son of the late Allen and Hattie (Knight) Markham. On January 25, 1952 he was united in marriage to Evelyn (Toland) Markham who survives. To this union seven children were born; Debra Griffin of Knob Lick, Missouri, Richard Markham of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Rena Markham of Park Hills, Missouri, Brian Markham of St. Louis, Missouri, Cheryl King of Annapolis, Missouri, John Markham of Ferguson, Missouri, and Kimberly Phegley of Hogan, Missouri. In addition to his wife of sixty-four years and his children, John is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, six sisters; Dorothy Cashen, Nellie Crowe, Dixie Risher, Theresa Standford, Carrie Lewis, and Roberta Ellis as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by two brothers; Herbert Markham and Bill Markham, five sisters; Cora Bryant, Alta Howard, Nina Reese, Josephine Cole, and Marge Imergoot, and two son-in-laws; Tony Griffin and Steven King. John served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War era. His family was very important to him and he loved to aggravate them all. His grandchildren were especially important to him. He enjoyed hunting with his grandsons, Chris and Ben, and his daughter, Cheryl. He also enjoyed gardening, especially his tomatoes.