Robert F. Markovics

Robert Francis Markovics, 50, of 3937 Rolesville Road, died peacefully at home Friday night surrounded by hs devoted wife and children. He died of complications of esophageal cancer after a very long and courageous two year battle.

Bob was born in Manhattan, N.Y., the son of Gustav Markovics and the late Ellen Fallon Markovics. Bob has very fond memories of his life in New York, mischief with best friend and brother-in-law "Ollie", and family members he has left behind. He was a dedicated employee of Transource, Inc. for 18 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Markovics; seven children, Ryan Markovics, Cory Horne, Monica Lupton, Lauren Markovics, Gina Markovics, Meredith Horne and Lauren Horne; six grandchildren; father and stepmother, Gustav and Joy Markovics of Punta Gorda, Fla.; sisters, Donna Richter of Cincinnati, Ohio, Patty Leblanc of Middletown, and Linda Lemin of New Bern, N.C.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Fallon Markovics; sister, Deborah Markovics, and his first wife, Judy Marie Markovics.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery, Wendell, N.C.

Flowers will be graciously accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Grandfather Home for Children, P.O. Box 98, Banner Elk, N.C. 28604.

Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell, N.C.