Paul J. Markley, 87, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home.

He was born on Sept. 23, 1928 in Goshen, to Paul and Dorothy M. (Lewallen) Markley.

He graduated in 1946 from Goshen High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on July 3, 1954 in Goshen, to Barbara J. “Barb” Rinker who survives and was a lifetime Elkhart/Kosciusko County area resident. He retired from Penn Controls in Goshen after 30 years as a tool and die maker.

He is survived by his wife: Barb Markley, Milford; two sons: Sam (Laura) Markley, New Paris; and Mike Markley, Webster, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family graveside services were held on Monday, July 25, 2016 in the Syracuse Cemetery. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. To send condolences to thefamily in Mr. Markley’s memory please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com