William (Bill) Markham

First I would like to express my sympathies and condolences to Sherry and the family. Billy (everybody in the flooring industry knew Bill as Billy) was the most honest and honorable man I ever had the good fortune to have met as an employer, coworker and as a friend. I first met Billy in 1979 when he was managing a union labor shop in the Mira Mar area 'Classic Carpets'. I was a year out of returning home from the Army and was working for one of the journeyman at that shop and Billy...

Today is my brother's birthday...28 days ago he said goodbye to his earthly self and transcended to a place above us. I feel him and know he is ever watchful over his precious family. He is proud of you all.

Celebration of Bill's Life: Saturday August 17, 2024: 10am - Noon (morning-style refreshments) Pine Valley Community Clubhouse 28890 Old Hwy 80 Pine Valley, CA 91962

Over two weeks ago we lost our beloved brother, father, role model, friend. How does one describe the impact of one man on so many lives? Do you site the numerous acts of kindness and generosity? Does one talk about his gruffness, political views or work ethic? All I know is that my experiences with my big brother were personal, and life changing. As a young teen he would show up early weekend mornings to take me to work with him (sometimes Jim Guy, Sr. too!). Those formative times expanded...

Too many words and thoughts and memories come flooding in whenever I allow myself to ruminate on my Uncle's sudden passing. It's been so tragic and difficult for everyone in our family. I cannot imagine the great pain my cousins and my Aunt Sherry have been in and how difficult it's been for my mom, Uncle Bill's surviving sister, to accept how her own immediate family has changed and how it's just her and my Uncle Brian. This great big hole in everyone's heart is proof of the big presence my...

Condolences for a good man gone under, a great friend of Pine Valley throughout the years!

This will appear in print - in this Sundays edition of the San Diego Union Tribune.

As a Pine Valley Neighbor for the last 33 years I have had many good years of sharing a greeting with Bill over the back fence, enjoying his dry sense of humor and smile. Bill leaves a big empty spot in Pine Valley, he did so much for his community. Hugs to his grieving family. He is very missed.