Robert "Snakie" Rollin Markham

Robert R. “Snakie” Markham, 48, of Buchanan passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Born in Erie, PA to the late Harry, Jr. and Mildred Crouch Markham. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and nephew, Jesse Cole Markham.

He was a Corporal in the US Marine Corp serving from March 94 to August 98. He was a past volunteer for the Buchanan Fire Department and Maintenance officer serving from 2003-2008. He was an avid Harley rider, owning and riding with friends on countless trips for many years. He was also an avid gun enthusiast, well versed in all guns.

Snakie owned and operated PGT Trucking Company for 2 years and drove for other numerous trucking companies such as Cowan Systems, Warren Transportation, Midwest Transport, and Advance Transportation; he was a trailer technician at Utility Trailer; and worked for Dudley’s Excavating Company.

He is survived by his sister, Pamala Markham and Larry Woods; brother, Harry “Bubs” Markham, III; nieces, Sheyanne Markham and Emily Markham; nephews, Lane Markham, Brian (Heather) Riley, Joey Riley, and Tracy Davis; aunts, Obera Crouch, Della Crouch Woodson, Katherine Sue Hickman, Patsy Cassell, and Patricia “Pete” Monteith; uncle, J. Hugh Crouch; great-nieces, Lilly Mae Riley and Audree Rose Markham Lewis; great-nephews, Aiden, Silas, and Payson Riley; numerous cousins; special friends, Angelina Modica, Katrina Eanes, Jamie Eanes, Tracy Brizendine, Shayna Hamilton, LeAunna Hamilton, Ben and Matt Marshall.

Funeral services with Military Honors will be held 2pm Sunday, October 23, 2022 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com.