Ralph Bryan Martin

Ralph Bryan Martin, 92, of Check, passed away January 2, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Maggie H. Martin; one daughter, Linita and I.W. Collins, of Check; two sons, Richard and Mary Martin, of Hagerstown, Md., Raymond and Alice Martin, of Shawsville; daughter-in-law, Aida Alvaro Martin, of Check; 21 grandchildren; 33 greatgrandchildren; several greatgreatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews; three sisters, Lillian Early, of Hardy, Wanda and Fred Bowman, of Bridgewater, and Bess Price, of Roanoke. Funeral service 12 noon Tuesday, January 5, 2010, with Pastor Earl Borders, officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday at 11 a.m. until noon prior to the service at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.