“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” – II Timothy 4:7.
William “Jackie” Marker, 68, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Ray and May Marker of Sod. He was an active member of the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church which he dearly loved.
Jackie is survived by his wife of 50 years Geraldine, 2 daughters and their spouses Libby (Ronnie) Pauley, and Denise (Davy) Pauley, all of Sumerco, 4 syblings and their spouses Garcia (Geraldine) Marker of Alum Creek, Audella (Danny) Huffman, Areta (Jim) Kelly all of So. Charleston and Jerry (Peggy) Marker of Sod. Grandsons Wes and Brad Pauley. Granddaughters Chantel and Kaylee Pauley.
Jackie was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Special thanks go to our family, friends, and church family
for prayers, food, visits, and many cards during his illness. He was a kind and caring friend to many and had many VERY special friends. He will be missed, but we’ll be together again in Heaven one day. Oh what a day that will be!
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, December 19, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastors Russell Wright and Roe Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery at Sod. Family and friends may gather from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.