LEONARD MARTIN

Leonard Givens Martin

II Timothy 4: 7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith.

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Leonard G. Martin passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at his home with his loving family by his side. He loved the Lord with all his heart, served Him faithfully for forty-one years, and was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He was born in Amherst County Jan. 11, 1938. He was the son of the late Albert B. Martin Sr. and the late Clara Tomlin Martin, and was predeceased by a brother Albert B. Martin Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Emma Jane Switzer Martin; two loving sons Anthony (Tony) G. Martin and wife Ellen, of Evington, Brian R. Martin and wife Amy, of Concord, NC. He is survived by two loving grandchildren, Ryan A. Martin of Evington and Payton C. Martin, of Concord, N,C. He is also survived by his former daughter -in-law and the mother of his grandson, Susan P. Van Remortel. Also surviving are three loving brothers, Edwin M. Martin, of Sperryville, Marshall T. Martin and wife Peggy, David L. Martin and wife Gracie, and sister-in-law Odell Martin. He has many nieces and nephews that love him very much and will surely miss him.

He retired from Weyerhaeuser Company after 38 years of service and then worked for Waste Management in Amherst County for 5 years. Leonard loved the great outdoors, the simple things in life, and life in general. He loved to hunt and fish with his two sons, brothers, neighbors and friends. He used the two hands that God gave him to grow some of the biggest and best gardens to which he shared with many people. He loved and helped many people throughout his life and thought of others before himself.

A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at 2p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Ted Farris and the Rev. Alton Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Amherst Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of the Seven Hills Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seven Hills Hospice, 2250 Murrell Rd # 2, Lynchburg, VA 24501, 434-847-6400, or to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Rd # 108, Lynchburg, VA 24501, 434-845-0973.

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Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.