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Henderson Martin Obituary

Henderson William (Pete) Martin, 57, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Norma Martin; mother, Nancy Martin; sister, Julie Martin; brother, Hustin and wife, Helen; and a best friend, Charlie Snellings. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 11, 2008.

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Orlen Brown

September 23, 2024

So many years have passed by the time I found this. Back when I was a young man in the mid to late 80's were neighbors. One day he taught me how to change a tire off a wheel by hand . When I told him it couldn't be done, Pete replied " How do you think they did it before they made tire changing machines?" And so it went on through the years that I have changed so many tires during my life , and at the tender age of 61, still do. Thank you for being my friend and giving a torch to carry long long after you are gone. I fondly remember how you called power steering " Power Sternin" I have thought of you often over the years, and hope someone might read this and know someone has kind thoughts and memories of you long after you are gone. I am blessed to have come across this. Goodbye Pete!

A. Ragland

December 15, 2008

I was Petes neighbor for years, The neighborhood wan't be the same, we'll miss seeing Teddy and Pete, riding around the neighborhood talking to everyone. Pete was a good guy. R.I.P. Norma i'm sorry for your loss.

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Ricki Thomas

December 11, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Wanda Brumfield

December 11, 2008

So sorry for the loss of your son and brother. I am a cousin and have lost touch with most of Dad's family. May God be with you all.

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