Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Woodrow MARTIN Obituary
A native of Rescue, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bloxom Martin; one brother, William "Bud" Martin; and two sisters, Lucy Ann Turner and Lula Mae Buppert.
Mr. Martin retired from the boat shop at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was an oysterman most of his life. He was a skilled model boat builder and each of his sons has one of the six model boats that he built. He was a member of Battery Park Baptist Church; Smithfield Union Masonic Lodge #18; and was an Army veteran of WWII.
Survivors include four sons, Thomas E. Martin and wife, Ellen of Chesapeake, Douglas Martin and wife, Betty of Smithfield, Lynn Martin and wife, Nancy of Mechanicsville, Va., and Mark Martin of Franklin; eight grandchildren, Robin Jakobs, David Martin, Sue Bambery, Ronald Martin, Lynn B. Martin II, Jessicca Martin, Michelle Martin, and Mark Steven Martin Jr.; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Martin, and brother-in-law, George Buppert, both of Rescue.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk, by the Rev. Donald Watkins. Burial with Masonic Rites, will be in St. Luke's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.
www.SturtevantFuneralHome,com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Woodrow MARTIN
Earl Edwards, Sr.
December 9, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
William Jones
December 8, 2010
Doug and family; My condolences to all of you in this sorrowful time....
Billy Jones
Shelly Vieth
December 8, 2010
To the family of Woodrow Martin sorry for your loss as My grandfather Garner Pittman knew him very well and our family as well may god bless you all today and always.
Sincerely
December 8, 2010
Tommy, Doug, Lynn, and Mark
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Only the LORD and time will ease this terrible pain. God Bless, Clinton (C. P.) & Susan Turner
June Hurst
December 8, 2010
Doug and Betty .. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers .. loved ones will always be remembered by all the good times you shared .. love to all of your family.
December 7, 2010
Dear Cousins, so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Mr. Martin was a good man. I know you will treasure his memory and those boats.
Cheryl Hill Eure, Ivor Virginia
Lorene Cook
December 7, 2010
Doug and Betty, So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Will definitely keep you all in my many thoughts and prayers. The arms that welcomed your loved one into Heaven are the same arms that hold your hearts today. God bless you all.
Deborah and Bill Vaccarelli
December 6, 2010
Woody will be missed by all his Battery Park friends as well as others he has made throughout his life. We hope you find some comfort for your loss in knowing that your family is the hearts and prayers of all your friends.
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Make a Donation
in Woodrow MARTIN's name
Memorial Events
for Woodrow MARTIN
How to support Woodrow's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Woodrow MARTIN's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
