Buddy was born April 16, 1932 to Vaughn B. Markham and Hazel Allen Markham. He graduated from Pensacola High School, class of 1950. Buddy served his country as a sailor in the U. S. Navy Reserves, worked for his father and later on started his own businesses, Markham Sign Company and Tom Ann Buddy’s Liquor Store.
Buddy is survived by his son, Donald Allen Markham, Jr.; his companion of 40 years, Lynn Farris; sister, Mary Ann Markham Abrams; brother, V. Thomas Markham; nephew, Paul Kane and nieces, Candace Kane McIntosh and Patty Luckenbil; two great nieces, three great nephews, two great great nieces and two great great nephews; and his beloved cat, Miss Kitty.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.