My grandfather...

[Chandra Amaya]

Angie thank you for posting those pictures. I looked through all my pictures (not on the computer) today. I have very few left. I lost most of them when I split up with an ex & I didn't have a single picture of Papaw left. I know I have some on my old hard drive. I am going to take those to get them pulled off hopefully on Tuesday. but I saved those two atleast I have something now. Thank you again.

[DianaB]

You can tell from the look in his eyes that he was a man with a good sense of humor and very loving toward his family.

Be thankful that in passing he didn't suffer long and his mind was fairly good. As Marilyn said, "At least he was spared the effects of alzheimers."

You and your family are in my prayers.

[Tink]

Thanks for sharing your pictures. He does have a sparkle in his eyes.

I hope you make it through this heartbreak as smoothly as possible.
My prayers are with all of you.

[AngieDoogles]

Here is part of his obituary and the photo we chose yesterday.

Rev. James Allen Markland, 72, [address removed], passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He was a native of Carter County but had lived most of his life in Johnson City. Rev. Markland was a son of the late Melvin and Jennie Nidiffer Markland and was a member of the Freewill Baptist faith. He had been a minister of the gospel for over 30 years. His last pastorate position was at True Faith Chapel in Elizabethton. Rev. Markland had also been a member in the Joyland Singers Quartet.

He had served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was also well known as Sky Hawk on the CB Radio, also known as Jim Allen on various radio stations.

Please continue to keep us in your prayers, as it is still very difficult and many things are uncertain. My mom has been staying at my mamaw's house all day and night and she is getting very worn out. She slept a little more than one hour Wed. night and very little again last night. The children have been staying with Brendon and me and we're trying to keep things as normal as possible for them. It'll be like this for at least another 4 or 5 days and after that we don't know what will happen. There is no easy solution...

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks so much to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. It has been a very difficult week. It is so good to know you were all thinking of us. Keep us in your prayers. It is still difficult. He was married to my Mom for 33 years so he really became my Dad and has been the only Grandfather my children knew.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Forgivenmom5

Thanks so much to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. It has been a very difficult week. It is so good to know you were all thinking of us. Keep us in your prayers. It is still difficult. He was married to my Mom for 33 years so he really became my Dad and has been the only Grandfather my children knew.

*Hugs mom* You were always his daughter and he loved you SO much! If you need anything, Brendon and I are here for you. Please don't hesitate to call. We love you!

[Gina]

Debbie, Angie and Traci.

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad and grandfather. May God keep him in his care. You and your family are in my prayers and I hope each day lessens the pain and may the good memories prevail... God Bless.

[AngieDoogles]

Thank you Gina. We appreciate your prayers...

[Forgivenmom5]

Originally Posted by Gina

Debbie, Angie and Traci.

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad and grandfather. May God keep him in his care. You and your family are in my prayers and I hope each day lessens the pain and may the good memories prevail... God Bless.

Thanks so much Gina--we just have to get through one day at a time and your thoughts and prayers help