Ted Michael (Mike) Marcum, 50, of Elkton, MD, passed away September 4, 2013 at Christiana Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Elkton on August 25, 1963, Mike was the son of the late Ted and Violet Blankenship Marcum. He was a 1982 graduate of Elkton High School and for the past 15 years wasContinue Reading
Ted Michael (Mike) Marcum, 50, of Elkton, MD, passed away September 4, 2013 at Christiana Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Elkton on August 25, 1963, Mike was the son of the late Ted and Violet Blankenship Marcum. He was a 1982 graduate of Elkton High School and for the past 15 years was employed at the Rockford Center in Newark. He loved music, and especially enjoyed listening to classic rock and was a great storyteller. Mike will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Tracy Dooling Marcum; a sister Frankie Upperco and her husband Lee of Carpenter’s Point; two nieces, Nancy Hawkins and Lisa Neary of Massachusetts, and Lisa’s sons Patrick and Liam Neary; a special cousin, Luther Cantrell of Elkton and his two “fur babies”, his dogs Harley and Scooter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Bobby Marcum.
A service honoring his life will be held at the Elkton Church of God, 1121 Singerly Road, Elkton, MD 21921 on Saturday September 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. where a visitation will be held beginning at 10:00. Burial will follow in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contribution checks may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the Cecil County Humane Society c/o R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 East Main St., Elkton, MD 21921.
Lilith M.
left a message on September 8, 2013:
My deepest condolences Tracy. May the Lord's presence and love give you and your family strength and peace during this difficult time. Praying for you.
Jim, Fran & Cindy (Elkton Car Wash)
left a message on September 7, 2013:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike was always so friendly, he was a great guy. We will miss him. From everyone at Elkton Car Wash Jim, Fran & Cindy
Bob McCloskey and Family
left a message on September 7, 2013:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Diane Tracy
left a message on September 7, 2013:
Tracy, So so sorry for this great loss, my prayers are with you, just know that he is up above smiling down at you, with all of Gods other angels... Diane Tracy
MARILYN COMBS
left a message on September 6, 2013:
I am so very sorry to hear that Ted has passed on. He was truly a good guy. In the obituary it makes mention that he was a good story teller. That is so true. I remember how our group of friends back in high school would gather at "the spot" to swap stories. He could tell a story with such enthusiasm. His excitement even drew me into conversations of auto mechanics and wrestling. Life takes us in different directions. Friends who gathered at "the spot" have long separated, but we are left with the memories of good friendship. RIP Ted. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you Tracy.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joyce & Tom Sweetman
left a message on September 6, 2013:
Tracy, Our hearts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. You and Ted were a wonderful couple, I remember you completing each others sentences and thinking how sweet, you both knew what the other was thinking and feeling. Tom and I always enjoyed going to dinner with you guys and listening to all the stories. Please keep in touch with us and remember we are here for you. Take care of yourself, Joyce & Tom Sweetman 410-620-0036 jsweetman@edgemoormaterials.com
Karen Martinez
left a message on September 6, 2013:
Tracy - I mever met your husband Ted but my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are a special person and God Bless. May you have peace and comfort remembering all the good times together.
MARILYN (SMITH) COMBS
left a message on September 6, 2013:
Dear Tracy and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Ted's passing. He was truly a good guy. His obituary mentioned that he was a great story teller. That is so true. I remember times back when we were in high school that our group of friends would gather at "the spot "to swap stories. Ted always told interesting tales emphasized with expression. I found myself listening to shop talk and wrestling because of Ted's awesome story telling abilities. Life takes us all in different directions. That old gang from the spot separated but thanks to Ted we have some pretty nice memories of good friendship. RIP Ted. Tracy, my thoughts are prayers are with you.
Edward Mckeown--------------------------------------------------
left a message on September 6, 2013:
TRACY MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND FRANKIE UPPERCO AND FAMILY. TED WILL TRUELY BE MISSED BY SO MANY, IAM A LIFE MEMBER OF SINGERLY FIRE COMPANY AND TED IN HIS EARLIER YEARS WOULD HELP ME WITH BINGO. I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM AND LISTENING TO HIS STORIES. TED WOULD GO OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP OTHERS. HE NOW IS IN THE HANDS OF GOD . AS A FUNERAL DIRECTOR I REMEMBER TEDS MOM & DAD THEY WERE SUCH NICE FOLKS AS WELL AS HIS BROTHER BOBBY WHO TED HAS JOINED IN HEAVEN. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
RUSSELL SHOLL
left a message on September 6, 2013:
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES-GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. TED WAS A FRIEND OF MINE . HE LOVED COUNTRY MUSIC ,ESPECIALLY HANK WILLIAMS. TED COULD TELL SOME GOOD JOKES AND HE WAS FUNNY TELLING THEM .I WOULD BLOW MY HORN AND SIREN AS I WENT BY HIS HOUSE AND HE WOULD TELL WAYNE CONELLY OF WHAT I DID TO TEASE HIM. TED WE WILL MISS YOU BUT YOU WON,NT BE FORGOTTEN. AS I LEAVE THIS MESSAGE TED TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY UP YONDER TILL WE MEEET AGAIN........ RUSSELL SHOLL ELKTON MD
Bob Nixon
left a message on September 5, 2013:
What can anyone say about Teddy, he was a man, that was always there for his friends. He had a caring heart and loving nature that far surpasses most of us. I remember riding ambulances with him when we belonged to Singerly and can recall times when he would just pop in to visit. He never a stranger and was always ready and willing to help anyone at anytime. He was a very special man with a big heart and full of life. He had a talent of being able to tell a story with such emotion that no matter how many time you heard it, you would sit and listen to it like it was the first time. His stories and expessions will be with all of us forever. I am thankful that God allowed me to meet him and spend time with him even though life separated us of a quite some time. He was often in my thoughts. I will miss him.
Mike Lanzi
left a message on September 5, 2013:
Mike was always there with a fast smile and a good story. I'll miss him.
Mark Dooling
left a message on September 5, 2013:
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. My condolences, Tracy.
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Lilith M.
left a message on September 8, 2013:
My deepest condolences Tracy. May the Lord's presence and love give you and your family strength and peace during this difficult time. Praying for you.
Jim, Fran & Cindy (Elkton Car Wash)
left a message on September 7, 2013:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike was always so friendly, he was a great guy. We will miss him. From everyone at Elkton Car Wash Jim, Fran & Cindy
Bob McCloskey and Family
left a message on September 7, 2013:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Diane Tracy
left a message on September 7, 2013:
Tracy, So so sorry for this great loss, my prayers are with you, just know that he is up above smiling down at you, with all of Gods other angels... Diane Tracy
MARILYN COMBS
left a message on September 6, 2013:
I am so very sorry to hear that Ted has passed on. He was truly a good guy. In the obituary it makes mention that he was a good story teller. That is so true. I remember how our group of friends back in high school would gather at "the spot" to swap stories. He could tell a story with such enthusiasm. His excitement even drew me into conversations of auto mechanics and wrestling. Life takes us in different directions. Friends who gathered at "the spot" have long separated, but we are left with the memories of good friendship. RIP Ted. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you Tracy.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joyce & Tom Sweetman
left a message on September 6, 2013:
Tracy, Our hearts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. You and Ted were a wonderful couple, I remember you completing each others sentences and thinking how sweet, you both knew what the other was thinking and feeling. Tom and I always enjoyed going to dinner with you guys and listening to all the stories. Please keep in touch with us and remember we are here for you. Take care of yourself, Joyce & Tom Sweetman 410-620-0036 jsweetman@edgemoormaterials.com
Karen Martinez
left a message on September 6, 2013:
Tracy - I mever met your husband Ted but my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are a special person and God Bless. May you have peace and comfort remembering all the good times together.
MARILYN (SMITH) COMBS
left a message on September 6, 2013:
Dear Tracy and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Ted's passing. He was truly a good guy. His obituary mentioned that he was a great story teller. That is so true. I remember times back when we were in high school that our group of friends would gather at "the spot "to swap stories. Ted always told interesting tales emphasized with expression. I found myself listening to shop talk and wrestling because of Ted's awesome story telling abilities. Life takes us all in different directions. That old gang from the spot separated but thanks to Ted we have some pretty nice memories of good friendship. RIP Ted. Tracy, my thoughts are prayers are with you.
Edward Mckeown--------------------------------------------------
left a message on September 6, 2013:
TRACY MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND FRANKIE UPPERCO AND FAMILY. TED WILL TRUELY BE MISSED BY SO MANY, IAM A LIFE MEMBER OF SINGERLY FIRE COMPANY AND TED IN HIS EARLIER YEARS WOULD HELP ME WITH BINGO. I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM AND LISTENING TO HIS STORIES. TED WOULD GO OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP OTHERS. HE NOW IS IN THE HANDS OF GOD . AS A FUNERAL DIRECTOR I REMEMBER TEDS MOM & DAD THEY WERE SUCH NICE FOLKS AS WELL AS HIS BROTHER BOBBY WHO TED HAS JOINED IN HEAVEN. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
RUSSELL SHOLL
left a message on September 6, 2013:
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES-GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. TED WAS A FRIEND OF MINE . HE LOVED COUNTRY MUSIC ,ESPECIALLY HANK WILLIAMS. TED COULD TELL SOME GOOD JOKES AND HE WAS FUNNY TELLING THEM .I WOULD BLOW MY HORN AND SIREN AS I WENT BY HIS HOUSE AND HE WOULD TELL WAYNE CONELLY OF WHAT I DID TO TEASE HIM. TED WE WILL MISS YOU BUT YOU WON,NT BE FORGOTTEN. AS I LEAVE THIS MESSAGE TED TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY UP YONDER TILL WE MEEET AGAIN........ RUSSELL SHOLL ELKTON MD
Bob Nixon
left a message on September 5, 2013:
What can anyone say about Teddy, he was a man, that was always there for his friends. He had a caring heart and loving nature that far surpasses most of us. I remember riding ambulances with him when we belonged to Singerly and can recall times when he would just pop in to visit. He never a stranger and was always ready and willing to help anyone at anytime. He was a very special man with a big heart and full of life. He had a talent of being able to tell a story with such emotion that no matter how many time you heard it, you would sit and listen to it like it was the first time. His stories and expessions will be with all of us forever. I am thankful that God allowed me to meet him and spend time with him even though life separated us of a quite some time. He was often in my thoughts. I will miss him.
Mike Lanzi
left a message on September 5, 2013:
Mike was always there with a fast smile and a good story. I'll miss him.
Mark Dooling
left a message on September 5, 2013:
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. My condolences, Tracy.
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