Franklin

Markem

Franklin "Frankie" Markem son of the late Johnnie German Jackson and Lewis Markem was born at Lynn, Alabama, on October 13, 1934. He departed this life and went to be with the Lord at Advanced Healthcare in Ellington, Missouri, on July 9, 2012 at the age of 77.

On December 10, 1966 in East St. Louis, Illinois, Frankie was united in marriage to Phyllis Hogan. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Webb Creek Baptist Church. His hobbies included taking care of his yard and flowers, he also enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and riding four wheelers.

Frankie was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Jesse Markem.

Frankie is survived by his wife Phyllis Markem of Ellington, two sons, James Braddy of Ellington, Jerry Markem and wife Theresa of Herrin, Illinois, three grandchildren, Derrick, Amanda and Jessica, eight great-grandchildren, Kyle, Hannah, Adam, Nichole, Morgan, Ella, Alex and Mason, four brothers, Jim Markem and wife Faye of Fayette, Alabama, Harvey Markem and wife Joann of Haleyville, Alabama, Thomas Markem and wife Jewell of Lakeland, Florida, Joe Markem and wife Louise of Burnes, Tennessee, two sisters, Shirley Valentine and husband Bruce of Morris, Alabama, and Frances Mullins of Birmingham, Alabama. Frankie will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, July 11th at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Funeral Services: Wednesday, July 11th at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pat Pyles

Burial: Stanfield Cemetery, Clarkton, Missouri

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Webb Creek Baptist Church