Dr. Robert Wade Markham

Dr. Robert Wade Markham, M.D., 89, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away September 29, 2026, at High Point Medical Center.

Wade was born December 29, 1936, in Apex, North Carolina, to the late, Excell and Mary Leona Patterson Markham. He was the eighth of nine children. Wade graduated from Apex High School. He was class president all 4 years during high school and was salutatorian of his graduating class. Wade began his college career receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He attended and graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina and served an internal medicine medical internship while attending Indiana School of Medicine. During this time Wade met Lois Smith, who soon became his wife. Wade was drafted into the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and was stationed in Amarillo, Texas. He served in different medical capacities in the air force, completing his time in service with the rank of captain. After his military service, he returned to Duke University and completed a residency in Dermatology.

Wade and his family moved to High Point in 1971, continuing his career as a dermatologist. He practiced at Central Carolina Dermatology until his retirement. Wade enjoyed traveling the world and always found pleasure spending time in the North Carolina Highlands. Wade delighted in the comforts of community and home where he happily worked in his yard and garden. Wade and Lois attended Wesley Memorial Methodist Church where they were members. Wade was a very present and giving father, friend, and neighbor. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren, instilling in them the value of education and hard work.

Along with his parents, Wade was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Left to cherish the memory of Wade are his wife, Lois Smith Markham; sons, David Markham and wife Nannette and Andrew Markham; daughter, Virginia Janssen and partner Jim Smith; grandchildren, Kat Janssen, Drew Markham, James Markham. Wade is also survived by his eldest, one-hundred-two-year-old sister, Edith Markham.

Memorial service will be conducted 2:00PM Monday, October 5, 2026, at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church; 1225 Chestnut Dr., High Point NC 27262.

The family will receive friends following the service in the Asbury Room.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.