Norman R. Markham, 77, of Crystal River, Florida passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at his residence in Crystal River. He was born on November 14, 1936 in Elzy, Florida to the late Joseph Henry and Annie Lee (Smith) Markham. Norman was a heavy equipment operator in the land development industry, and arrived in this area 70 years ago, coming from Elzy. He was a Baptist by faith, and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 52 years, Sybil Markham. Other survivors include children, Norman R. Markham, Jr. and his companion, Shirley Anderson of Crystal River, Alison (Pat) McKee of Cocoa, Florida; Jay (Lisa) and Steven Jackson both of Lecanto, Florida; brothers Joseph “Nick” Markham and Reginald Markham; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, February 19, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., with the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. , at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral with Crematory, Inverness, Florida. Burial will follow the services at Stage Pond Cemetery, Floral City, Florida.
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