Clarke & Staples Funeral Homes - Thomas Franklin Marker

Sunday, April 09 2023

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My sympathy is with all of your family. I remember Tom driving my school bus many years ago. I always enjoyed him talking about his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed telling me about the trips Sandra and him were taking.

Posted by NANCY MARSHALL ALDER on 04/09/2023 - 09:18 PM

Uncle Tom always had a smile and an encouraging word. He loved his family. He will be missed.

Posted by Cindy Aune on 04/09/2023 - 09:39 PM

I am sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Prayers for the family. We never see each other much but when we did meet I always enjoyed our conversations. I also loved hearing about the trips. He will be missed.

Posted by Darlene Marker on 04/09/2023 - 11:26 PM

Sandra and family, God bless and comfort you in this sad time.

Posted by Jackie Conner on 04/10/2023 - 08:55 AM

So sorry to hear the news about Tom. Prayers for family and friends. Marybeth Vaughan, Pam and Chad Yoder

Posted by Pamela V. Yoder on 04/10/2023 - 10:53 AM

My sympathy goes out to Tom’s family. He was a sweet man . I know he will be missed by many. Hugs to you aunt Sandra and your family. I love you.❤️

Posted by Ellen Loyd on 04/10/2023 - 11:07 AM

Such a nice and quiet man. Prayers,comfort,and blessings to the family.

Posted by Sidney and Wanda Hill on 04/10/2023 - 11:30 AM

Prayers for the family during this time. Comfort and finally peace for your special loved one. My grandmother is Pauline Marker so I know now Tom and her are rejoicing. Much sympathy--Jody Marie Shelton Hobgood

Posted by Jody Hobgood on 04/10/2023 - 11:31 AM

I am so sorry about Tom. He was a fine man and so glad I knew him. Prayers for comfort and peace. Love Betsy

Posted by Betsy Newcomb Long on 04/10/2023 - 12:00 PM

I am so sorry for you and your family and friends loss. Another good one crossing over

Posted by Ray Wayne Tisdale on 04/10/2023 - 10:03 PM

top notch man and family, God Bless

Posted by Gordon Erby on 04/12/2023 - 08:07 AM

So sorry to hear about Tom. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.

Posted by Ann D Moore on 04/12/2023 - 09:35 AM

Uncle Tom you will truly be missed. What a great guy! Aunt Sandra sending love hugs and prayers for you and your family and friends ❤️

Posted by Tom and Linda Sykes on 04/12/2023 - 08:58 PM

We offer our prayers and condolences for your entire family Sandra. May God be with you.

Posted by Lewis and Debbie on 04/13/2023 - 09:20 AM

Thomas Franklin Marker, 88, of Green Bay, Va. joined his family in Heaven on April 9, Easter, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Holman “Mack” Marker and Louise Christine Schmidt Marker; sisters, Florence Childress, Lucille Collins, Christine Vaughan and Frances Snead; brothers, Henry, Charles and Harry; and his first wife, Peggy Saunders Marker. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Biggs Marker; daughters, Wanda Lee (Jay), Cheryl Young (Greg) and Renee Jones; step-children, Joyce Richards (Dickie), Ronald Biggs (Tara), David Biggs (Lynda) and Douglas Biggs (Kim); 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; three brothers, Robert Marker (Bethel), Eugene Marker and Matt Marker (Kaye). Tom graduated from Victoria High School in 1953. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force, Virginia National Guard and retired from U.S. Customs as an inspector. He was a member of American Legion Post 147 and former member of the Kenbridge Emergency Squad. He loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed attending all of their sporting events. He also enjoyed dancing, gardening and raising cows. He was a member of the Victoria Christian Church where the family will receive friends Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 10am until start of services at 11am. Interment in the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Kenbridge Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 328, Kenbridge, Va. 23944. Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, in charge of services.