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Irvin J. Markley

Irvin J. Markley, 82, of The Villages, Florida, passed away August 6, 2023, at Freedom Point Rehabilitation Center after a four-month illness. Born in Bucyrus, Ohio, Irv graduated from Magnetic Springs High School and attended Findlay College. His career began as a car salesman. He then spent thirty-plus years with State Farm Insurance. The Markleys moved to The Villages in 2007.  Irv became involved with The Villages Homeowners’ association in several capacities and chaired the Architectural Review Committee for more than ten years. He was an avid bicyclist and once rode his bike from San Diego, California to Saint Simon Island, Georgia. Irv is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Charlotte "Charlie" (Shields) Markley, son Brent Markley (Sarah), daughter Jill Buker (Ed), grandchildren William, Zachary, and Anne Markley, Charlotte Ansley (Ben), Barry Buker, and Michael Dohring, and great-grandchildren Reece and Emma Markley and Callan and Mills Ansley. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12 at the Hiers-Baxley Life Event Center with The Revered Paul E. Daggett officiating.  A reception will follow at the Rec Center at Bridgeport at Lake Miona from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Richwood First United Methodist Church, 18 South Fulton Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344. Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is not assisting the family with arrangements. We are posting Irv's obituary here as a courtesy. Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Pam Endsley Bellefontaine Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 4:08 PM Charlotte and family:  My sympathies for the loss of Irv. Many good memories of our family spending time with yours. Irv was always fun to be around. Had a great sense of humor. May Gods love and your memories give you strength during this difficult time. #2 from: Johnanibert Richwood Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 7:29 PM Charlotte and family, you have my sympathy and prayers #3 from: Lynn Thacker Marion Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at 9:38 AM My deepest sympathies. I understand your pain but remember he lives on and a reunion awaits! #4 from: Fred Smith   Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at 2:09 PM My condolences to the family have good memories of family and a lot of football back in Markley field God bless #5 from: Stacie Reese Beltz   Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM My sincerest condolences to the Markley family. I recently moved to the villages area, and kept thinking one of these days I would run into you while you were out and about. My prayers are with you for comfort and peace during this time. #6 from: Janet Dysert Richwood Sun, Aug 13, 2023 at 8:43 AM Charlotte and family. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Irv was our insurance agent many years ago. He and his sidekick Peggy Baker always took great care. Take care and remember the good times. Janet #7 from: Karen Elaine Temple Landon 31375 State Rt. 31,Richwood,OH.43344 Sun, Aug 13, 2023 at 11:19 AM Sorry for your loss. My Deepest Sympathy. #8 from: Becky Jacobs Rynders Abilene, Texas Sun, Aug 13, 2023 at 11:29 AM Irv was a great man. Sold me a great life insurance policy in 1967. In 1969 bought my first car from him.  Was a very positive man. Treated everyone with respect.  His family was so blessed by him Becky Jacobs Rynders Abilene, TX #9 from: Don & Darlene Krawczyk Richwood, Ohio Sun, Aug 13, 2023 at 3:41 PM Charlotte, Brent, Jill and all . . . so sorry to hear of the passing of Irv.  Our condolences to all of you.   Don & Darlene #10 from: Rona Penix Richwood Sun, Aug 13, 2023 at 8:20 PM My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry to hear of Irvs passing. #11 from: Dave and Deb Tevis Clayton Marion Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 11:34 AM Charlotte and families, Although Irv left Richwood he was never forgotten. I remember best his great smile and attitude. It's nice to know you both enjoyed a full and fun life. We will be thinking of you during his celebration of life. 🙏 Sending prayers and support. Dave and Deb Tevis Clayton #12 from: Marge Retterer McConnelsville, Oh Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 9:59 AM Charlotte, I am so sorry for your loss!

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