Martin Luther Shultz

Martin Luther Shultz, 92, of Roanoke, Va. died on Friday, October 31, 2008. He was born in Green Valley, W.Va. in 1916, the son of Martin and Janie Rushbrooke Shultz. He lived most of his life in Roanoke, Va. and was a charter member of Ridgewood Baptist Church and was influential in the founding and building of the church. He served his church as an ordained Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Brotherhood Director, and held many other leadership positions. He was a frequent volunteer at the Baptist Friendship House, RAM House, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Roanoke Valley Baptist Association Disaster Relief Feeding, and many other organizations. Donations may be made to Ridgewood Baptist Church. He was predeceased by a brother, Earl (Jack) Shultz, of Rich, Creek, Va. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Frances Mae Callison Shultz; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Wayne Aliff; daughter, Nancy Parker; grandsons, Matthew Parker and Tommy Aliff. He is also survived by two sisters, Alma Shultz McDonald, of Bluefield, W.Va. and 0llie Shultz Schaller, of San José, Calif. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Ridgewood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family will receive friends at Lotz Salem Funeral Home on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to express thanks to the staff of Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center for their tender care and support for Mr. Shultz and his family. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lotz Salem.