Michael Marker

Michael F. Marker, 76, died August 2, 2018, in his home surrounded by his wife Bonnie and their children. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Fredrick Marker and Alice O'Halloran Marker and brother to the late Mary Donna Dolecki. Michael was a graduate of Johnson's Trade School in Scranton, PA and attended Penn State University before enlisting in the US Navy. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict and remained an avid supporter of veteran affairs and charities. Michael and Bonnie married in 1969 and together enjoyed many of the winter sports the Northeast had to offer. In 1982, Michael and Bonnie relocated to Lilburn, GA where they lived for 32 years, raising three children. Michael retired from Toshiba America Medical in 2016 after 34 years of dedicated service. Magic, as he was known to his friends, enjoyed playing a round of golf on Sundays, had a passion for model trains and vintage cars, and never passed up on an opportunity to visit with his grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his wife include three children: Michael Sean (Cindy) Marker of Snellville, Erin (Scott) Beaver of Watkinsville, Kelly (Chris) Frye of Atlanta: seven grandchildren: Taylor, Carson, Savannah, Evan, Knox, Ryan and Ford. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 6, 2018 at 2PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Oconee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6pm on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Lord & Stephens West funeral home in Watkinsville, GA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project. Lord & Stephens West is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com