John Jay Markham, Jr.

John Jay Markham, Jr., 63, of DeRidder, LA passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  Memorial service will be Wednesday, January 26 at 11am at Friendship Baptist Church.  Rev. Johnny Johnson will officiate. John is survived by his parents, John J. & Catherine Markham of DeRidder, LA; one sister, Terry Honea & Gary of DeRidder, LA; one brother, Alan Markham & Linda of DeRidder, LA; two nieces, Belynda Finley & Shawn of Dry Creek, LA and Amber Vander of Vidor, TX; two great-nephews, Coleman and Trayvin; and two great-nieces, Lillian and Tara. Those that knew Johnny, knew he sought God’s grace, became a child of God and was a born again Christian. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new.”  2 Corinthians 5:17 Condolences can be made at chaddickfuneralhome.com