Mr. Wilburn Bryan Markham, age 78 of Guin passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in the Aliceville Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Markham was born on December 26, 1944 in Marion County, Alabama to Jethro and Etma Williams Markham. Wilburn was a graduate of Marion County High School. Mr. Markham was employed for many years in the textile industry, working with Munsingwear, Health-Tex and Guin Manufacturing as a sewing machine mechanic. After his retirement he operated Outdoor South Hunting and Fishing in Winfield. Mr. Markham enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his family outdoors, listening to country music and watching Alabama football.
He is survived by his daughters, Tonya Baker and her husband Chad of Arley, AL and Crystal Bellamy of Norfolk, VA, grandchildren, Dylan and Haley Grace Barker of Tuscaloosa, AL and Jackson Bellamy of Norfolk, VA and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Wilburn was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary E. Markham, his parents, and two brother, Bob and Joe Markham
Funeral services for Mr. Markham will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Malloy-McDonald Family Cemetery near Wayside. The visitation will be on Sunday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Markham family.