Jim Markley Obituary
In loving memory of Jim Markley of Elkins, West Virginia, who departed this world on April 7, 2026 at the age of 77. Jim leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sherman Edray Markley and Genevieve Virginia Markley; and his siblings, William Sherman Markley, Virginia B. Larimore (Jean) and Myrna Carol Pritt.
He is survived by: his wife Betty G. Markley; his sisters, Vonita June Pogge of Morgantown, WV, Margaret Ruth Jordan, Joyce Ann Ryder (Perry) of Marlinton, WV, Brenda Kay Hicks (Rodger) of Mannington, WV and Betty Rae Losch (Denzil) of Hominy Falls, WV; and his close friends, Jim, Rudy Williams and Gary Ely. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Jim's memory to The North Central WV Parkinson Patient and Family Support Group a nonprofit support group that operates solely through donations, please make all donations payable directly to The NCWV Parkinson Support Group, note donations made in check form will need to have the following on memo line "Restricted for Local Support Group, in memory of Jim Markley".
