Mr. Gary J. Markwell

Gary Markwell, age 77, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 after a severe reaction to oral chemotherapy. He was born April 5, 1945 and grew up in Sabula, Iowa where his family owned and operated the town grocery store. Gary graduated from Sabula High School in 1963 where he was named valedictorian. At a young age, he was well known as an extraordinary trumpet player going on to play for the University of Iowa marching band. After graduating from the University of Iowa, he entered the US Navy as an Officer and was stationed on the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier during the Vietnam War. He proudly served our country for six years. After his separation from the Navy in Brunswick, Georgia, Gary met and married his southern belle, Linda. While attending John Marshall School of Law, he worked for the North Fulton Tax Commissioners office. One of his greatest accomplishments was opening his first law practice in Alpharetta in 1978 where he practiced family law. He served as a Fulton County Magistrate, Alpharetta City Attorney, Judge for the cities of Mountain Park and Ball Ground, and also President of the North Fulton Bar Association. Gary was extremely proud of his family. His daughter, Laurie, and granddaughters Lindleigh and Ashlyn were his world. You could always find him supporting “his girls” at any event or time they needed him. He will fondly be remembered by many as their biggest fan. Gary is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Jane Markwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda Markwell, his daughter, Laurie Markwell Cole, and granddaughters Lindleigh and Ashlyn Cole all of Cumming, Georgia as well as many friends who are like family. Gary will always be remembered for: his love of telling stories and making people laugh, good food, good beer (Yuengling), good people, his love of country music, and traveling the world. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gary’s honor to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 7, from 10:00 am -11:00 am at Northside Chapel in Roswell followed by a celebration of life from 11:00 am-11:30 am. All are invited to join us for Gary’s favorite lunch and “story telling” prior to leaving at 12:30 pm for the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. You are welcome to attend any part of this celebration – he would be honored.

Mr. Gary J. Markwell

April 5, 1945 - September 1, 2022