Marcus P Chatham of La Porte, Texas, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2012. He proudly served in World War II receiving 2 bronze stars and a purple heart. He was born in Willis, Texas on April 14, 1923. He is survived by his loving daughter, Marjorie and son-in-law James Matthews; grandchildren, Michael Matthews and Tanya Phillips; step children, Kim Majeski, Jerry Lewis and Bill Lewis; sister, Jeanette Baldwin and Joe Baldwin; numerous great grandchildren and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Wayne Chatham and wife Beverly. Visitation will be Sunday, July 15, 2012 from 6PM to 8PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10AM at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena at 1062 Fairmont Pkwy in Pasadena, TX 77504. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park.

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July 21, 2012
Hey is a great man I now we will miss you pawpaw
Ally Lewis
July 16, 2012
You will always live on in our hearts and prayers. We will miss you PawPaw...
Ray & Judi Hartsfield
July 16, 2012
Keeping Marcus' family in our thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful thoughtful and caring man we'll truly miss. We were proud to call him our friend.
Angela Kirby
July 15, 2012
Margie & family my deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Father & Grandfather. He is now rejoined with his love Beverly once again.
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July 15, 2012
May the GOD of all comfort provide the family of Mr. Chatham, with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss.
Linda Patterson Sullivan
July 14, 2012
Dear Jeanette, Joe, and family, my thoughts and love are with you.
carrie Bullifin Desselle
July 13, 2012
To the best Paw Paw in the world i just want to say thank you for always being you amd for always loving us 100%...R.I.P you will be greatly missed by all.
Michael Matthews
July 12, 2012
My hero, he will be missed by many but we know he is above keeping watch over us.
Carol Johnston
July 12, 2012
He was great man. I cherished the time we worked together. And even after I moved away, we kept in touch. I always sent him Happy Boss's Day cards. To his family, to include Burtine Higgins and her family, my deepest condolences.
Carol Johnston
July 12, 2012
To an amazing man that I had the pleasure of working for. To his family, incuding Burtine Higgins and her family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. For five years I worked for this man. He taught me lot. He came out to visit us with Beverly when my kids were little. I always called him Mr C. He will be truly missed.
Lea blankenship
July 12, 2012
He was such a good man He will be missed by many
crystal chapman
July 12, 2012
To an amazing man I am proud to call PawPaw. Served his country, God and his family with dedication and love. He will be greatly missed.
Crystal Chapman and family
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