CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: In Loving Memory: Rev. Richard “Rick” Markham (1946–2025) | A Life of Faith & Service [#RickDavisMarkham]
CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: In Loving Memory: Rev. Richard “Rick” Markham (1946–2025) | A Life of Faith & Service [#RickDavisMarkham]
Rev. Richard “Rick” Davis Markham passed peacefully at age 79 after a life devoted to family, faith, and ministry. This tribute honors his incredible legacy as a husband, Poppa, pastor, and friend to all.
Hi everyone,
In Loving Memory of Rev. Richard “Rick” Davis Markham (May 19, 1946 – July 15, 2025)
Rev. Rick Markham passed away peacefully at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with dementia.
A devoted husband, father, Poppa, pastor, and friend, his legacy of faith and love will live on in all who knew him.
Rick’s life was a testament to faith, love, and service.
From his early teenage years with the love of his life, Gaye, to his decades of ministry and family leadership, Rick served faithfully—touching lives, strengthening communities, and sharing God’s love.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 25 at 2:30 PM ET at Hightower Baptist Church, Ballground, GA
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Rick’s legacy by supporting Mission:Dignity—an organization close to Rick and Gaye’s hearts that supports retired Southern Baptist pastors and their families.
Leave your memories or tributes in the Comments section and help us celebrate a life well lived. We’d love to hear how Rick impacted your life.
https://www.facebook.com/gaye.markham/posts/10229459567819168
Source: Johnnie G Markham Facebook Account, @gaye.markham
I am writing a post, I never wanted to write. The love of my life passed from this life on to heaven. His presence was huge and his love even bigger. I can’t imagine life without him. We were 16 when we met, and have loved each other ever since. God blessed us in so many ways, a wonderful family and many friends that became family. With all my love.
Our beloved Rev. Richard “Rick” Davis Markham passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2025, at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with dementia.
He was a devoted husband, father, brother, Poppa, pastor, and friend whose legacy of faith and love will live on in all who knew him.
A Celebration of a Life Well Lived will be held on July 25th at 2:30 PM at Hightower Baptist Church in Ballground, GA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Rick’s honor to Mission:Dignity, an organization that supports retired Southern Baptist ministers and their families—an effort dear to Rick and Gaye’s hearts.
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