He graduated from Indian River High School in 1976. Chucky was a star athlete in both wrestling and football. He then went on to work for the Ford Motor Company's plant in Norfolk, VA as an electrician. While working there through the many advancement programs offered, Chucky was able to earn multiple Associate degrees in many areas of study. He also worked on several tugboats and graduated from Piney Point in Maryland.
Chucky attended West Park Church of Christ of Portsmouth where he was baptized. He loved watching TV with his Dad and taking his Mom shopping. He also enjoyed motor-cross motorcycle racing, fishing, hunting, and tinkering in his garage on various items.
Those left to cherish his memories are his parents Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Chuck) and Marion (Dennie) Markham; his sisters, Kimberly (Kimbo) Markham Share (Kenneth) and Kristie (Pete) Markham Lambert (Joel), several nieces and nephews.
He had many friends and acquaintances that loved him and will miss him dearly. May you rest in heavenly peace.
The memorial service celebrating the life of Chucky will be announced at a later time and date and is to be private.
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