Donnie Lloyd Markum

Spencer, TN resident and Dunlap, TN native Donnie Lloyd Markum, age 87, was born August 30, 1939 and died October 5, 2026 at his residence following a sudden illness. 

A veteran of the United States Air Force and a former Tool Maker with Boeing Aircraft, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Edna Lee Snipes Markum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-son-in-law, Gary Whitman, step-sons, Omey Ray Medley and James Randall Medley and step-daughter, Angie Faye Campbell. 

Mr. Markum is survived by his significant other, Helen Medley of Spencer, TN; step-children, Cynthia Louis Whitman and Mark Anthony (Debbie) Medley; grandchildren, Stanley Eugene (Stacey) Campbell, Brian Christopher (Cady) Campbell, Ashley, Whitman; great-grandchildren, Logan & Morgan Campbell, David, Carleigh, Caroline & Camryn Young and Allie Young; nephews, Jonathan and David Markum as well as two nieces. 

Graveside service and interment will be 12:00 p.m.Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Walling Cemetery in Van Buren County with Doug Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mooneyham Church of God in Spencer, TN and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the church. 

Full Military Honors will be administered by the Veterans Honor Guard of the Upper Cumberland.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.