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Frank Martin Obituary
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1937, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Korea. Phil worked for the U.S. Weather Service for 40 years at the Akron Canton Airport. Some may remember his weather broadcasts from WHBC. He taught climatology part-time at The University of Akron in his retirement. He had earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree at The University of Akron where he became an avid Zips sports fan. Phil was also a PhD candidate at Kent State University. He volunteered throughout the years at the Furnace Street Mission and the Haven of Rest.
Phil is survived by Sylvia Parsons Martin, his wife of 51 years. He is also survived by his children, Kathleen (David) Wells and Pastor Mike (Jenny) Martin; and grandchildren, Ryan and Morgen Wells, and Hannah, Haley, Hope and Josh Martin.
Friends are welcomed to a memorial service at 6 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2011, Summit Christian Church, 133 S. Hawkins Ave., in Akron. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Summit Christian Church. Please visit the guestbook at www.hummelcares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Martin
Jon Shaw
January 24, 2012
I first met Phil when I was about 15 years old and he left a lasting impression. He was a kind man who was a passionate fan. Phil will be missed by all of his fellow fans at Zipsnation.org.
Brian and Kim Porter
January 2, 2012
To the Martin Family, we just found out about your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Betty Schadl
January 2, 2012
Sylvia, I just found out about Phil, my prayers are with you
Fred Edwards
December 30, 2011
Sylvia: I saw Phil just a few weeks before I learned of his passing. He was a good friend and fellow Sampson Vet. I will miss his humor and friendship. "Fly High My Friend". Fred Edwards
fran wellock
December 29, 2011
Sylvia,
We just heard of Phil's passing from Jackie Acker. We have many special memories of Phil that we'll treasure. You and the family are in our prayers.
With our sympathy
Jim & Fran Wellock
December 27, 2011
Sylvia - We just learned of Phil's passing. WE are so sorry, Phil will be missed at our Sampson reunions. Our prayers are with you.
Jay & Dorothy Young
Bob Nibert
December 26, 2011
A good friend; gone to a better place with the Lord.
December 25, 2011
Rest in Peace Phil
From Sampson Vet, Flight #243
Howie Puls
December 25, 2011
I knew something was wrong when i wasn't receiving any Emails. Then i found out Phil was was very sick. I will miss him we talked a lot about Sampson weather service our days at Chanute AFB. God bless you Phil.
Tom Trifiletti
December 25, 2011
It's always sad to learn of the passing of one of our fellow Air Force friends that went through basic at Sampson AFB. We created a common bond on the Sampson website.
Phil Martin was a friend to all of us. His posts & comments will be sorely missed. God bless you, Phil Martin
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