John Albert Marcum, 73, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Woodland Heights Medical Center of Lufkin, Texas.

Al was born in Fordyce, Arkansas on November 7, 1946 to Homer Fay Marcum and Helen Berry Marcum.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran and had earned his Associate's Degree.  He worked as a diesel mechanic.

Al is survived by his wife, Susan Marcum of Hemphill, Texas; son, Chris Johnson and wife, Mandy, of Smackover, Arkansas; daughters, Vickie Anderson and husband, Lenard, of Humble, Texas and Lisa Obsheatz and husband, John, of Cypress, Texas; uncle, Robert Berry of DeFuniak, Florida; and grandchildren, John Obsheatz, Breanne Anderson, Megan Obsheatz, Alexandria Anderson, Jordan Johnson, Brandy Capello, Nick Johnson, Winter Snow, and Brayden Snow.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rosary will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with visitation to follow from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at St. Pius I Catholic Church, 309 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Father Maria Susai J. Avula officiating.

Burial will follow services in Oakland Cemetery in Fordyce, Arkansas with Chris Johnson, Lenard Anderson, John W. Obsheatz, John E. Obsheatz, Shane Dominque and Brandon Dominque serving as pallbearers.

Condolences can be made and memorial book can be signed online at starrfuneralhom.com.