Dillard
Dillard Maurice Markham
Dillard Maurice Markham passed away Thursday, March 18 at his residence. Born April 2, 1920, in Bedford County, a son of the late Elmor Dove Markham and the late Gracie Markham.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Boyette Markham, his daughter Sally Markham Tinsley, four brothers and three sisters.
In 1949 Mr. Markham opened Markham Wholesale Produce. After 50 years of serving the community he became known as Grand Daddy Markham to all the stores, restaurants, friends in Virginia and all the South Eastern states. He proudly served his country during WWII as a member of the US Air Force. He was loved by all.
Dillard is survived by a son, Dillard A. Markham, Columbia, SC, two grandchildren: Whitney S. Tinsley and Robert E. Tinsley, III, of Lynchburg, a brother, Stuart Markham of Lynchburg, a sister, Dorothy Markham Garrett, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Keystone Baptist Church with Dr. Monty Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503.
The family would like to thank Marva Henderson, who was Dillard\"™s friend and care giver for four years.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Boyette Markham, his daughter Sally Markham Tinsley, four brothers and three sisters.
In 1949 Mr. Markham opened Markham Wholesale Produce. After 50 years of serving the community he became known as Grand Daddy Markham to all the stores, restaurants, friends in Virginia and all the South Eastern states. He proudly served his country during WWII as a member of the US Air Force. He was loved by all.
Dillard is survived by a son, Dillard A. Markham, Columbia, SC, two grandchildren: Whitney S. Tinsley and Robert E. Tinsley, III, of Lynchburg, a brother, Stuart Markham of Lynchburg, a sister, Dorothy Markham Garrett, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Keystone Baptist Church with Dr. Monty Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503.
The family would like to thank Marva Henderson, who was Dillard\"™s friend and care giver for four years.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.
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