James R. Markins Sr.
Published 12:07 am Sunday, November 28, 2010
MIDDLEPOINT — James R. Markins Sr., 63, of Middle Point, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born Nov. 8, 1947, in Ironton, a son of the late Irene Roof Markins and Willard Markins. He was a retired inspector for the State of Ohio in the oil and gas division and was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1968 to 1977.
Surviving are his children, Becky (Travis) Roth of Willshire, Chris Mitchener of Middle Point and Jamie (Sue) Markins of Celina; three brothers, Harold (Gennie) Markins of Wilmington, N.C., Johnny Markins of Medway and Paul (Janie) Markins of Napoleon; two sisters, Wilma Bare of Ironton and Thelma Shope of Pedro; and nine grandchildren.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, Glen and Gary Markins.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m Tuesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert with the Rev. James Burns. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Military graveside service will be by Van Wert American Legion and VFW Post. Condolences may be sent to agfhc@embarqmail.com.