Timothy J Markel

Timothy Jay Markel, known to everyone as Tim, passed away on November 4, 2023, in El Paso, TX, at the age of 64. Despite his battle with cerebral palsy, Tim remained resilient and never complained about his condition. He only and always wanted to be considered "normal." He was born on May 12, 1959, in El Paso, TX, to Lynn R. Markel and Katherine B. Markel, both of whom preceded him in death. Tim is survived by his sister, Melinda R. Iaeger, and his brother, Dave Markel (Chantel Markel).

Tim had a deep love for his Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. He found solace and purpose in his faith,recognizing himself as a child of God and finding salvation through his belief in Christ's atoning sacrifice. Tim cherished his worship opportunities at Grace Chapel, Immanuel Church, and First Baptist Church-El Paso. Tim proudly served as a deacon at Immanuel Church for many years. He also actively participated in Bible Study classes and one of the ways he kept himself busy was to meticulously copy scriptures into his notebook.

In his early years, Tim found fulfillment in singing. He was part of the choir at Eastwood High School and at both Immanuel Church and First Baptist Church. His favorite singing experience was being a part of the Living Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church. Tim also had a passion for sports and played basketball and so^ball for both Immanuel and First Baptist Church teams. However, some of his most cherished moments were spent fishing with his dad and their other fishing buddies. Those fishing trips were filled with adventure and treasured memories.

Tim's loved ones will always remember his unwavering spirit, his love for his family, his faith, and his passion for singing and fishing. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home-East, 1460 George Dieter Dr., El Paso, TX on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

A graveside service will be held at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. The service will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 9:00am. The Martin Funeral Home-East in El Paso, TX, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to:

*Southwest Bible Camp at hEps://www.southwestbiblecamp.org

*First Baptist Church at hEps://fcep.com/give

*Immanuel Church at hEps://immanuelchurch.nucleus.church/online-giving

*Grace Chapel at hEps://www.gracechapelelpaso.org/giving/

*March of Dimes at hEps://marchofdimes.org/donate