William Markley

Obituary of William Roy Markley

William Roy Markley (Bill) passed away in Tucson, AZ on October 28, 2021, at the age of 74. Born in Aberdeen Maryland, the son of Raymond and Hazel Markley, and one of seven children. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years Eileen Markley, three children, Sheri Markley, William Roy Markley II and wife Elida, Angela Kidder and husband Ken Jr. As well as his nine grandsons, Frank and wife Tabitha, Tyson with wife Franki, Thomas, Bill III, Carson, Nathan V., Caleb, Nathan K., and Cameron. His two granddaughters, Danika and Makayla, and great grandson Frankie. His legacy will live on.

 

Bill exemplified a beautiful life that he lived to the fullest. In 1967, at the age of 20 he enlisted to the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to the USS Hancock CVA-19, and served during the Vietnam War. He received a Vietnam service medal, along with other decorations and recognitions. He served in the U.S.  Navy for four years as a boiler man. June 7, 1969 he married his sweetheart Eileen Plog, who was one of his neighbors and they started a forever family. Ever since then he stuck to his ship's motto "Can Do - Do Now." He enjoyed a multitude of things which included, racing motorcycles, midway car racing, fixing cars and anything else that needed to be fixed. He was an automobile shop teacher at Palo Verde High School for many years and eventually retired from TUSD after 30 yrs plus. Bill had an adventurous nature, he loved the outdoors, biking, fishing, gardening, and shooting. He  loved attending and being part of the Knights of Columbus and his local parish Church, Our Mother of Sorrows. He inspired, trained and mentored many people, leaving behind a great legacy.  He will be missed dearly. We will miss his infamous words 'Hey kid!' and his infectious smile from ear to ear. Bill will forever be in our hearts.

 Services are scheduled at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, Tucson, AZ on November 4, 2021. The Rosary, beginning at 10:30 am, followed by the funeral mass and procession to the cemetery.

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Thursday
4
November

Rosary

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Our Mother of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, Arizona, United States
(520) 747-1321
Thursday
4
November

Funeral Mass

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Our Mother of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, Arizona, United States
(520) 747-1321

Our Lady of The Desert Cemetery
2151 South Avenida Los Reyes
Tucson, Arizona, United States
(520) 885-9173
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