Asberry Markus Leon Asberry, was born on June 20, 1961 and entered into rest on July 20, 2017. Markus is survived by his former wife Charlotte I. Wirrell, his daughter Charlotte A. Asberry, siblings Janice M. Jones, David A. Roane, Leslie A. Roane-Claytor, and Renee V. Roane; his uncle and aunt Jesse and Hattie Bryant; his uncle Kenneth T. Williams, a number of cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday August 7, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Joseph Russo Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Highway (near Cummings Hwy), ROSLINDALE.
Funeral Services on Tuesday at the Funeral home at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Markus Leon Asberry was born June 20, 1961, in Boston, MA to Birdie M. Roane (deceased) and Joseph Jefferson. He was nurtured and raised by his mother and stepfather Leroy L. Roane (deceased). Markus was a very out-going person, he loved sports and his music. He even coached youth basketball teams. He attended Boston Technical High School, he did not complete his studies there, but went on to get his GED. In 1986 he married the love of his life and sometime later they welcomed their only child Charlotte A. Asberry. Although, life had many twists and turns, he and his wife ended their marriage, but they remained very cordial towards one another. Over the years Markus had several jobs, but finally began work as a sorting room supervisor and became part of the ministry at the Salvation Army in 2014. During his time there he impacted many lives. He helped those in recovery and led others in prayer before their work day began. God used him in a mighty way as a counselor, advisor, a support person and friend. He will be missed.