Manard Leon "Pete" Markham, 77, of 2330 S. Lewis Ave., died, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Lewis Gale Alleghany in Low Moor. Mr. Markham was born July 30, 1942 in Alleghany County the son of Joseph and Ossie Lee Markham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Frances Markham, his second wife Billisue Quate Markham, three sisters, and five brothers. He was a former operator with the Hercules INC. and served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Pete was an avid Hokies fan and a member of the Chestnut Mountain Hunting Club. Surviving are his daughter Rebecca Leichter and husband Ron of Covington, two sons Patrick Markham and wife Jennifer of Covington and Dennis Markham and wife Amy of Staunton, six grandchildren Chris Markham and wife Hannah, Tony Leichter, Ryan Markham, Shelby Leichter, Emma Markham, and Blake Markham, three great grandchildren Kale, Memphis, and Wilder Markham, his mother in law Charlotte Jennings Quate, a sister Wilma Spangler of Clifton Forge, a number of nieces and nephews, and his fur babies Beamer, Anna, and Ms. Kitty. A graveside service will be held Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive their friends from 12:45PM until 1:45PM at the Arritt Funeral Home. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Service Sunday, October 20, 2019 02:00 PM Cedar Hill Cemetery 1521 S. Carpenter Dr. Covington,VA - 24426 Visition Sunday, October 20, 2019 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426