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John Markland Obituary
John Bruce "Huey" Markland (71) of South Toledo died unexpectedly on January 19, 2019 after being ill the past few weeks.
John, who was a lifelong bachelor, was born on March 1, 1947 in Toledo to Eugene & Dorothy (Brown) Markland who predeceased him. He graduated from Libbey High School in 1965. John worked in many jobs in his lifetime including the trucking industry and bartending in various South Toledo taverns. John and his brother Pat were co-owners of the very popular PJ's Lounge in Southland Shopping Center for many years. For the past 15 years, John has worked at the Northwest Ohio Developmental Center as a Therapeutic Program Worker.
John is survived by three brothers, Jim (Judy Ruple) Markland, Pat (Alice) Markland, and Skip (Bonnie) Markland and many loving nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life for John will be announced in the coming Spring. Because of John's love and compassion for his many residents at NODC, bequests or memorial contributions may be made to the NODC – INE a private fund which provides added entertainment and services for their residents, 1101 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo, Oh 43614.
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Joe Bartholomy
January 21, 2020
Always Liked and miss hearing Huey say "How you Doing" my brother Mark and Monie are with you now, I will see you some day. Joe Bartholomy
July 5, 2019
huey was a best friend to me and my whole family,and escpecially to my brother jim dowling. wegrew up across the street from Huey; We just loved him.We will all miss him dearly! oUR CONDOLENCES TO THE THE WHOLE MARKLAND FAMILY. BARB DOWLING ROGERS
April 4, 2019
John was a special friend. I knew of him as a fellow student at Libbey High School. I met him in late 1969 at the "Old Town Tap" where he was bartending. We were good friends until I moved out west in 1975 and lost touch with him. John tracked me down on Facebook approximately two years ago and we re-established our close friendship through long distance phone calls and FB messages. On the last message I received from John on FB messenger, he offered to send music to me in Vietnam. May you rest in peace John.
Dale Heckerman, Vung Tau, Vietnam
Don Isaacs
February 3, 2019
Our four years at Libbey contain some of my best memories. You were a great friend. May you rest in peace.
Lou and Bernadette Barth
February 2, 2019
Markland family, just heard of your brother Johns passing. So sorry for your loss. May you all find peace and may he be in peace.
Susan/Sam Good
February 1, 2019
Sorry for your loss Marklin family. Everyone loved John, he was always there if you needed him, a great friend will be so missed... RIH My friend! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Janie & John Grady
January 31, 2019
Sincere condolences to John's family and many, many friends. It was always a pleasure to run into Huey Markland.
Craig Breitner
January 31, 2019
I met John during our freshman year at Libbey. We played football all four years, we did some double dating and some things we weren't supposed to do. We had a lot of fun and continued to have fun after Libbey. What a loss especially for Jim, Pat, and Skip. RIP old friend you will be missed(#55).
January 30, 2019
John my friend. I met you at Walbridge grade school where we played football, and then went on to Libbey where we had a great friendship. You will be sadly missed by friends and family. Our prayers are with you. George Hochmuth
January 30, 2019
Always a friend and gentleman to everyone. He was truly one of a kind
Cindy Thurston
January 29, 2019
Jim, Pat and Skip, So sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you.
Kathi Cope
January 28, 2019
Pat: My thoughts prayers and sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your beloved brother John. May the good Lord wrap each of you in His ever loving embrace and comfort you in the days ahead.
Kyle Taberner (Remusat)
January 27, 2019
The thought of you brings a big smile. The picture up above the bar at PJ'S (expose your self to art) will always be in my memories. May you Rest In Peace, my friend.
Kary Sauers
January 27, 2019
John was a great guy. I met him back in high school and continued to remain friends with him over the years. Always looked forward to the annual Teen Town Reunion when we would catch up on our lives through the year. Another Libbey Cowboy goes to the last roundup. John will be missed by many.
January 27, 2019
John, you were a sweet man and a true gentleman. I will never forget you.
Debbie Mann
DeLand, FL
Mickey Rupp
January 27, 2019
Huey is my friend. I will miss him very much !Mickey Rupp
January 27, 2019
Huey was like a brother to me and a great friend. He will be missed. RIP sweet man. Love Judd
Sherry Kasten
January 27, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your brother. Prayers for you and your family.
Joe Bartholomy
January 27, 2019
You were my first bartender at the Old Town Tap 50 years ago going to miss you Huey.
Joe Bartholomy
Beth Stephens
January 27, 2019
Eternally grateful for time with you, John, R.I.P.
Beth Stephens
January 27, 2019
John's death will leave a hole in the heart of all those lucky enough to have known him. His smile and devilish blue eyes will live in my memory forever.
Sending my deepest and hearfelt sympathy to his amazing family.
R.I.P., dear friend.
Iris Asher
January 27, 2019
John like all the Marklands was a great friend to many. He laughed a lot, loved a lot, and did his share of good deeds. I can not begin to imagine how much his brothers, sister-in-laws, nieces, and nephews will miss him. His friends and family will tell his stories and smile. Rest in peace good guy.
January 27, 2019
Always upbeat.A laugh or a smile .....
Claire Dunlap
January 27, 2019
So sorry. John was wonderful and really enjoyed the bits of time I got to spend with him. Love to all. He will be sorely missed
Jim Markland
January 27, 2019
Rest In Peace my brother. You will always be in my heart!
Drea Lewis
January 26, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dominique Rushibg
January 25, 2019
John Maryland was a great coworker, If you were feeling down he try to brighten up your day. He always dressed professionally in any weather or season he was very loved.
January 23, 2019
My heart goes out to everybody that he crossed he was one of a kind always so much knowledge his laugh and style and his genuine care for life was do inspiring. You will truly be missed mr markland
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