William Ellis Markham Jr.

William E Markham Jr, 96, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was a WWII veteran and retired from the Navy after 37 years of service. William was a member of the Men’s Golf League, Men’s Club, Board of Directors- Unit 4 Treasurer for 6 years, Social Club- all of Unit 4 and past President and other offices of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clearwater.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; son, W. Ellis Markham III; daughter, Carolyn M. Craig; stepson, Jeffrey Pelletier; stepdaughter, Kelly Grimshaw; grandchildren, Scott and Richard Craig; 3 great-grandchildren and many more family and friends.

A visitation will be held Friday, March 15th from 2-3pm at Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home with a service to immediately follow at 3pm.

Memorial Contributions may be made out to Suncoast Hospice or a charity of choice.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121.