Richard Leon Markley Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard Leon Markley of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 10, 2026 at the age of 83. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Richard shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Richard farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leon Markley and Inez Wise Markley. He is survived by: his wife Donna Frauhiger Markley of Cumberland Gap; his son Derek Markley (Ashley) of Tupelo, Mississippi; and his grandchildren, Abbey and Owen. He is also survived by many special friends and neighbors.
