William "Bill" Markham

Oh dear, I had not heard of Bill's death until Roni Frye emailed me this morning. He was such a good friend and Churchman while I was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale. He and Roy Jones and I spent a lot of time together. I send our Love to Sherry, to the boys, and of course to Mark, whom I knew well. We have recently moved to North Carolina and are a little out of touch with the Ft. Lauderdale scene, so I was taken by shock when I received the news. God bless you all....

My deepest and heartfilled condolences to Sherry, Madolyn, JR, Robert and Mark Markham. I was very fortunate to have known and worked for Bill for the last 20 years. Bill was a man for all people and a boss that was second to none. He inspired and motivated all of us who knew him. My heart hurts deeply for your loss and my loss. Know that his memory will live on.

Godspeed

What I'll remember most about Bill Markham was his love for his wife, sons, mother, and brother.

As a member of his Jesters band for three years beginning in 1957, I had the distinct pleasure of knowing the young creative, outgoing, versatile Bill. I remember how comfortable he was in all cultural, ethnic, and racial settings. He got along with everyone and his respect for them was always evident. When to most it would seem that he and his Jesters group were totally out of...

Thanks to "Brother Bill" you told my parents when we went to Centre College not to worry about me as he would look after me as he would a "little sister." Indeed he did and they as well as I were always grateful.

I had the pleasure of meeting Bill when he was still in high school. As the drummer in his Jester's band, we certainly had some great and happy times together, and after the days of the band, we shared some special times.

Our thoughts and prayers are for his wife, Sherry, sons, J.R. and Robert, his mother, Madolyn, an exceptional lady, and his brother, Mark, another friend of mine.

We will miss Bill and his "larger than life" smile!

I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO EAGLES TO GET THE QUOTE THAT BILL REFERRED TO SOME POLITICAL FRIENDS.ITS FROM "TAKE IT EASY"......"DON'T LET THE SOUND OF YOUR OWN WHEELS DRIVE YOU CRAZY"........JR YOU WERE WITH US IN A GOLF CART...PRESTON

He will be missed.

My oldest friend in Broward County.
I don't believe he will never again shop with me or give me Eagles quotes again."take it easy"
JR come shop with me for old times sake.God Bless.