Clarence W. Martin

Clarence W. (Ned) Martin, 73, of Roanoke County, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Ned served in the Army National Guard and had worked as a meat cutter for Valleydale and Kroger until his retirement. He was a vivid fisherman, loved country music and enjoyed coon hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamer and Mae Martin; and his son, Barry G. Martin. Surviving is his devoted wife of 52 years, Phyllis Walton Martin; his son, David W. Martin; his brothers, Bobby Martin and wife, Judy, and Joe Martin and wife, Sandra; his sisters, Joyce Turman, and Norma Jean Green and husband, Willie, all of Roanoke County; his brother-in-law, Jack Walton, of Salem; his sisters-in-law, Virginia Pittman, of Bedford, and Janie Beard and husband, Billy of Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews that looked up to their uncle Ned; and a special aunt, Edith B. Martin. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Don Pegram officiating. Interment will be held in the Martin Family Cemetery, Roanoke County. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 14, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.