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Walter Martin Obituary

Walter Melvin Martin, 71, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009. Walter was retired from Wilson Trucking as a truck driver with 35 years of Service. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Martin Sr., mother, Cora Martin, stepmother, Lois Martin, sister, Ruby Martin, brother, Harry Lee Martin and granddaughter, Delaney Ritenour. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Loreili; daughters, Robin, Lisa and Lori; son-in-law, Peter Ritenour; granddaughters, Renee, Rebecca and Daenara; brother and sister-in-law, Clark and Sharon Martin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eunice and Bill Hale, Evelyn Adcock, Shirley and Larry Dorsey, Blondell and Jerry Walter; brother-in-law and wife, Philand and Connie Obenshain. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel, 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Interment will be in Old Tombstone Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel. 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2009.

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Karen Keith

October 2, 2009

Lisa,

Buddy and I are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God be with you during the days ahead and guide you through this pain and loss. Take care and we will see you soon at the Harbor Inn.

Love, Buddy and Karen Keith (Your friends at Harbor Inn)

ginger brown

September 24, 2009

Lori, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God Bless.
Love,
Ginger

September 23, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, your family will be in our prayers!

Scott & Michelle Southerland
(Elwood "Larry" & Shirley Dorsey family)

Robin Ferguson

September 23, 2009

Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marie Vest

September 23, 2009

Robin, Renee, Becky, and the rest of the Martin family, I was sorry to heard of Walter's passing. My prayers and heart go out to you and your family at this time. God is always with us in every circumstance. He is with you now, watching over you, he will bring you comfort and peace.

September 23, 2009

Lori & family,
We knew Walter for many years and he will be greatly missed. He loved to hunt with my husband and tell tall tales. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Timmy(Bones), Suzanne, and Travis McKinney

September 23, 2009

Lisa, Lori, and family

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the lord keep his arms wrapped around you during this sad time.

Love in Christ

Michelle

Gregg Huether

September 23, 2009

Lori and family,

I hope you will find peace and comfort in knowing that many have all of you in their thoughts and prayers during this time. I also hope you will find happiness in the many memories you all hold in your heart of your father, husband, grandfather and friend. Peace be with you all.

Laurie Harlow

September 23, 2009

Lori,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Laurie

September 22, 2009

Lori i'm sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love
Doodle

Tara Hensley

September 22, 2009

Lori and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Love,
Tara Hensley

Traci Wills

September 22, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Your friend,
Traci
Wachovia

Christy Boyd Hicks

September 22, 2009

Lori,
I'm so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christy

Melanie Witt

September 22, 2009

Lori & Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you!

Love,

Melanie

Catrina, Chris and Haylie Caldwell

September 22, 2009

Lori, Petie, and Daenara,
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. May your memories and God's Love keep you strong through this very tough time. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do for you.

KEITH "CANDYMAN" & JESSIE MEADOR

September 22, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Bernadine Loftin

September 22, 2009

Lori, I am saddened by your loss and the pain it must bring. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Berni

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