Thomas W. Markham

1950 - 2025

CONSTABLEVILLE - Thomas W. Markham, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his four children on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

He was born on September 22, 1950 at Sunset Nursing & Maternity Home, Constableville, NY, a son of John and Mary (Payne) Markham. He grew in Highmarket and attended South Lewis School. In 1969 he married Carol Randall and together had four children. In 1970, he enlisted into the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He did his basic training in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and then to Fort Monmouth, NJ for electrical training, from there he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska at Fort Wainwright working in the telecommunications center. After the Army he was employed at Georgia Pacific, which became Lyons Falls Pulp & Paper. While working at the mill he also had his own automotive business on the side. He decided to make it his career, owning and operating Tom's Auto Service until retirement.

Tom enjoyed many different things in his life. The automotive industry being one of his favorites. Most of which he learned spending time and working with his Uncle Ray. Then passing his trade and knowledge onto his son Thomas. He loved spending his time at his son's repair shop, talking and learning about what his son and grandson were working on. Tom was interested in new technologies and advancements in the industry even after retirement. He loved dinners or breakfast with his family. Tom loved to call and check-in with his family, whether it was calling his daughters to see what was new or calling his grandsons to talk baseball. Suzanne's children and grandchildren were also a special part of Tom's life and enjoyed spending time with him at his home. He was also loved by a special buddy, his great-nephew Asher, who would spend time visiting on Fridays. Toms four children would like to extend their love and gratitude to Suzanne for her love, care and companionship that she gave to their father throughout so many years.

Tom is survived by his long-time partner, Suzanne Martin; his brother, John (Chris) Markham; his children, Penny (Steve) Worlock, Michelle Markham (Darin Tuttle), Tammie (Chris) Platt, and Thomas (Katie) Markham; five grandchildren, Steven Worlock (Maisie Grenier), Rachael Worlock (Joey Pettinelli), Maddox and Jase Platt, and Milen Markham; two great-grandchildren, Dayton and Callan Worlock. Tom was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Payne Markham, his sister, Charlene McCawley and his uncle Raymond Markham.

In lieu of calling hours, we are asking that anyone who would like to pay their respects please join the family for a Celebration of Life, which will be held at the Boonville Elks Lodge on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1-5 p.m. Anyone who wishes to donate food can do so from 11:30 a.m. that day at the Elks Lodge. A military burial will follow at a later date for family and friends.

Mills Funeral Home, Boonville, is in charge of the arrangements. For an online message of sympathy please go to www.millsfuneralhomes.com.