Theodore Charles Martin

1958 - 2017

Theodore Charles Martin obituary, 1958-2017, Yorktown, VA

BORN

1958

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton

245 South Armistead Avenue

Hampton, Virginia

Theodore Martin Obituary

YORKTOWN - Theodore Charles "Ted" Martin, 59, died Saturday, October 7, 2017. Born in Hampton, he served in the US Army before transferring to the Air Force, retiring in 2008. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Faye and Charles Pickett; survivors include his wife, Laurie Martin; four daughters, Wynter Martin-Hicks, Jasmyn Martin, Kate Andrews, and Kelsey Rodriguez; his parents, Myrtis (Bob) Jenkins and Theodore (Carrie) Martin; two brothers, Steve (Sharon) Martin and Scott Martin; and five grandchildren, Triston, Jayden, Christian, Michael "Amigo", and Rhys. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 16, 2017 in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home chapel. Interment with Air Force honors will follow at 3:00 PM at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. State Veterans' Cemetery in Suffolk. "I've gone to be with the Lord - see you there!"

Published by Daily Press on Oct. 13, 2017.
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So sorry for your loss. Ted will always be kindly remembered. Mom and Dad always appreciated the life that Ted helped you achieve,both for you and for the girls.

Liz Wyatt

October 16, 2017

I am sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Diana Milligan

October 16, 2017

REST IN PEACE My Brotha!

Thomas Jones

October 16, 2017

Laurie:

My sister-in-law, Terri Summers (Michelle's
mom)told me of the passing of your husband.
I was so sorry to hear this sad news and I know how you feel losing a love one. Only God truly understands how broken our hearts are when we lose someone we love so dearly. May God be with you and your family during this sad time in your lives.

Linda Seely

October 16, 2017

Working with Ted at Langley was always a pleasure. He always had a smile and rarely had anything bad to say about anyone. He will be missed by many. God Bless. My condolences to your family as well as our Air Force family.

Kelly Butterfuss

October 15, 2017

I had the pleasure with working with him at Langley. He was my supervisor and mentor. He made an impact in my life as well as others he came in contact with. Sending up prayers for his family. God gained an Angel. Rest in peace, Ssgt Martin

Tammy Warren

October 13, 2017

I worked with Ted here at Langley, he was one of the kindest hard working men I know. Rest in peace my friend.

Michael McKinney

October 13, 2017

Sorry for your loss he was a wonderful person he will truly be missed prayers for the family

Pattie and Larry Lohrman

October 13, 2017

TED WE WERE SO CLOSE FOR (SO) MANY YEARS! LORD ONLY KNOWS WHY WE LOST CONTACT. YOU WERE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, I WAS YOUR BEST MAN & YOU WERE MINE!! MAY GODS GRACE AND PEACE OVER FLOW TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY!! IN JESUS NAME AMEN!!!

Gregory Redding

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October 13, 2017

Theo I will miss you! I remember our conversations at the Langley Bateman libray. Another angel amongst us.

Isabelle Aldridge

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October 13, 2017

So sorry Laurie and family. We are praying for God's peace for you all at this difficult time.

Tom and Ann Andrews

October 12, 2017

Dear Martin Family sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers for strength and comfort.

Rita Pires

October 11, 2017

So sorry Laurie to hear about the death of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this terrible time.

Terri Summers

October 11, 2017

Laurie,

I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. I will continue to keep you all in prayer.

Chymaine Brown

October 11, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. May the Lord grant you abundant peace as you lay your spouse to rest. Praying for you.

Sirena Simmons

October 11, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the Martin family during these difficult times.
(2 Corin.1:3,4)

October 11, 2017

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