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Earl Martin Obituary
Earl Martin, 88, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born Sunday, Feb. 26, 1922, in Franklin County, a son of the late Albert Luther Martin and Ottie Cooper Martin. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, John McCallum; five brothers, Lewis Martin, Alvin Martin, Samuel Martin, Randolph Martin and Lambert Martin; as well as two sisters, Clara Witcher and Marie Fender. He was a member of both Mentow Baptist Church and Bedford Baptist Church since 1934, was a member of Bedford IOOF since 1962 and a member of DAV, the VFW and the American Legion. He was in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II.
Surviving is his wife, Mary Lucille Foster Martin; a son, Danny Martin, and wife, Debby, of Bedford; a daughter, Linda McCallum, of Vinton; six grandchildren, Scott Martin and wife, Christy, Chad Martin and wife, Chasity, all of Bedford, Ashley McCallum, Leeanna McCallum, both of Roanoke, Darryl McCallum and wife, Kristie, of Blacksburg, and Adrian Martin and wife, McKenzie, of Hopkins, S.C.; and three great-grandchildren, Savannah Martin, Montana Martin and Daniel Martin, all of Bedford.
The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, with the Rev. Dr. David H. Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today, Nov. 5, 2010, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Martin
6 Entries
Stephanie Taylor
November 7, 2010
Mr. Martin always had a big SMILE on his face evertime I ever had contact with him...We will keep your familly in our prayers. Basil Taylor and daughter Stephanie Taylor
Sherry, Tommy, Serena Ratcliffe
November 7, 2010
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache: ,
but those who care and ,
share your loss wish you,
comfort and peace of mind.,
May you find strength,
in the love of family,
and in the warm embrace,
of friends.,
At this time of sorrow,
may these truths sustain you...
Your loved one will always
be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as
close as a prayer.
With Deepest Sympathy
Doris Phillips
November 5, 2010
Mary Linda Danny - I am so sorry to hear of your loss - he was a wonderful man and loved by many - he will be truly missed --- keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Julie Hodges
November 5, 2010
Danny, Debby, and family,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Martin's passing. It is never easy to lose a parent. You will remain in out thoughts and prayers.
Mark & Julie Hodges
Debra Burgess
November 5, 2010
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was one of my favorite veterans that graced my office at the VAMC. May God's love and peace be with your family during this time.
Wanda Sanderson
November 5, 2010
Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Love Wanda Sanderson
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