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89, died peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, KY. He was born in Clinton, MA on January 16, 1926. Nick was married to Anne Short Hart Martin for 47 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer Ferrin Martin and Clara Marlitta Martin and his first wife, Margaret Harrison Miller Martin.
Nick attended Governor Dummer Academy and Yale University and graduated with an engineering degree. His military career included the U.S. Army and Navy.
He began his career at Corhart Refractory in Louisville and started his own company, Martco Inc, in 1961 which grew to be one of the nation's largest security dealers. Nick was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and the Louisville Boat Club. His love of tennis and competitive nature led to years of involvement in senior tennis tournaments throughout Kentucky. Nick and Anne travelled extensively to Central and South America on birding expeditions.
Nick is survived by his wife, Anne; his children, Woody (Joan) Martin; Rob (Lauri) Martin; Spencer (Libbie) Martin; Holly (Michael) Rickert; Shep (Tanya) Hart; and grandchildren, Amanda Martin, Jace Martin, Brock Martin, Abby Rickert, Maggie Rickert, Gabriella Hart, Harrison Hart, Spencer Martin, Kenny Martin, and Matt Martin.
A service honoring Nick's life will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY.
A Reception in Fellowship Hall will commence at 11:45 following the service. A private family burial was held at Cave Hill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Louisville Orchestra, Second Presbyterian Church, or the charity of your choice.
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Roger and Robin Payne
May 27, 2015
Nick was a good man with a kind soul...He always had a smile and a kind word. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Roger and Robin Payne
May 27, 2015
Nick was a good man with a kind soul...He always had a smile and a kind word. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Bob Koehler & Joan Mayhugh
May 27, 2015
Gol Bless.
Linda Carroll
May 27, 2015
I loved giving Mr. Martin a hard time. He was so much fun to work with. I will miss him very much. My husband was really upset to hear of his passing. I am so sorry for you lose.
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