Robert Earl Markland

June 21, 1936 - November 26, 2018

Robert Earl Markland, age 82, of Erwin, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, Robert is a son of the late Clyde and Jessie (Erwin) Markland. He is a member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church, where he was part of the Forever Young Group. He was an avid Blue Devil Football Fan, a member of the Gridiron Club, and a UT fan. He loved his community. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Katrina Faye (Lingerfelt) Markland and his Mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sam and Viva Lingerfelt. Robert Earl Markland leaves behind to cherish his memory: Daughter: Melissa Gail Markland, of Erwin; Sisters-in-law: Judy Lambert, of Erwin, Dorothy Engle, of Jonesborough; Brother-in-law: David Lingerfelt, of Erwin; Several nieces and nephews. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Robert Earl Markland in a memorial service to be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church. Reverend Noah Taylor will officiate. A eulogy will be provided by Glenn White. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Robert Earl Markland through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.