Tribute & Message From The Family

Joseph (Nick) N. Markiton, 76, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at home. He served in the U.S. Navy at Guantanamo Bay. Nick was born in North Carolina to John Markiton, Jr. and Eva Maxine (Branch) Markiton. He was later raised by Robert and Fran Murphy of Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Harris) Markiton; three daughters, Amy (Ed) McCarthy; Carla (Tracey) Hughes; and Sarah (Jeremy) Chilcote; twelve grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He retired in 2005 from Fort Wayne Community Schools where he was a plumber. No services will be held. Donations can be made to the Allen County S.P.C.A. Arrangements by D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4011 Maplecrest Rd.