Robert W. Markham, 82, of Lake City FL, passed away on January 28th, 2022 after a short battle with a brief illness at Lake City Medical Center.

Robert was born on August 22, 1939, in Lake City FL to his parents, Addy Tire & Elvis Markham. He was a small business owner who loved the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his mom, dad, sister, Belvia Erixton and first wife, Charlotte Markham.

Robert is survived by his Wife, Elizabeth Pearce daughter, Anita Markham Byrd, two grandchildren, Matthew Byrd, Alexis Byrd, four stepchildren, Elaine Harden (Donald), Robin Pearce (Denise), Wade Pearce (Sonja), Kathy Smith (George), and a host of other family members.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, February 3rd at 11:00 am. The viewing for family and friends will be held beginning at 10:00 A.M., an hour before the service at Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The graveside ceremony will follow the service at Bethlehem Lutheran church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be considered to the Southside Baptist Church.