Dick was born in Lebanon, PA, the son of Homer R. Markey and Viola Matterness Markey. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Cyrus and Lucy Matterness.
Dick was a 1943 graduate of Lebanon High School where he lettered in several sports. He joined the United States Marine Corp upon reaching the age of 18. Due to his experience as a truck driver working for T.H. Heilig, he was assigned to a Seabee unit in the South Pacific.
Dick’s passion was golf, either playing or watching. He was also a life-long Phillies and Eagles fan. He was the co-owner of Mello-Dee Music Company, and worked in the amusement machine industry for forty years.
Dick was a life member of the Lebanon Elks Lodge #631, a life member of the Annville American Legion Post 559, a life member of the Lebanon VFW Post 23, and a life member of the Elstonville Sportsman’s Association. He was a lifelong member of Messiah Lutheran Church, and enjoyed attending church on a regular basis.
In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth J. (Betty) Markey, a son Bruce Richard Markey, brothers Cyril and Robert Markey, and a sister Joyce Smith. He is survived by his son Richard Jr, a daughter-in-law Kathleen Welch Markey, grandchildren Bruce Markey, Kate Derr, great-grandchild Owen Derr, a sister Betty Asick, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Rohland Funeral Home in Lebanon, PA on Saturday November 28, 2020 at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dick’s name to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation www.toysfortots.org
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