Samuel E. Markley Jr.
September 18, 1934 ~ April 17, 2019 (age 84) 84 Years Old
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Samuel E. Markley Jr., age 84, of Exton, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the PowerBack Rehabilitation Facility in Exton. He was the husband of Cynthia (nee Weddell) Markley, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, Sam was the son of the late Samuel E. Markley Sr. and Susanne Higgins Markley.
Sam was a 1952 graduate of Upper Darby High School, and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree from Eastern Baptist College in 1957. Sam served his country proudly in the United States Army, spending 18 months in Germany. Following the service, he began his 32 year career at PECO as a Business Services Representative, retiring in 1990.
Sam was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown and the Downingtown Rotary Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed coaching and umpiring with the West Bradford Youth Association.
In addition to his wife Cynthia, Sam is survived by two sons; Scott A. and S. Glenn Markley, sister Sue Dallin, granddaughter Jennifer Markley, great-grandson Tristen Jefferson, and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held for Mr. Markley on Friday, April 26, 2019, at 1 PM, at the Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.
Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the Central Presbyterian Church at the above address, or Parkinson’s Disease Research @ www.apdaparkinson.org/1700d2l/
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the nursing staff at Powerback Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing for their kindness and expert care.
Born in Philadelphia, Sam was the son of the late Samuel E. Markley Sr. and Susanne Higgins Markley.
Sam was a 1952 graduate of Upper Darby High School, and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree from Eastern Baptist College in 1957. Sam served his country proudly in the United States Army, spending 18 months in Germany. Following the service, he began his 32 year career at PECO as a Business Services Representative, retiring in 1990.
Sam was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown and the Downingtown Rotary Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed coaching and umpiring with the West Bradford Youth Association.
In addition to his wife Cynthia, Sam is survived by two sons; Scott A. and S. Glenn Markley, sister Sue Dallin, granddaughter Jennifer Markley, great-grandson Tristen Jefferson, and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held for Mr. Markley on Friday, April 26, 2019, at 1 PM, at the Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.
Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the Central Presbyterian Church at the above address, or Parkinson’s Disease Research @ www.apdaparkinson.org/1700d2l/
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the nursing staff at Powerback Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing for their kindness and expert care.
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