William Thomas "W.T." Martin Jr.

MARTIN, William Thomas "W.T." Jr., 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2008. W.T. was a loyal, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife, Elizabeth Russell Martin; and devoted son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Becky. He was loved very much by his granddaughters, Amy, Heidi, Jane and Maryann Martin of Chesterfield. He is also survived by his loving brothers and sisters from Damascus, Va.: Charlie and Ruth Martin, Gary and Warren Wilson and Bobby and Jane Martin; from Jacksonville, Fla.: Martha Lee and Dennis Jammes; and from Concord, N.C.: Kathleen and Larry Schumacher. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lemuel Martin of Damascus, Va. The family is so grateful to Tommy's sister, Martha Lee for the faithful care she gave him during his last few days. W.T. was a retired Virginia Power employee and a U.S. Army Veteran. He attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. on Wednesday, October 8, from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. A family graveside service will be held in Damascus, Va.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.