Richmond, Virginia
MARTIN, Stuart Wray, 83, of Richmond, passed away on December 19, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mariam D. Martin; and their four daughters, Colleen M. Herbig and husband, John, Patricia M. Smith and husband, Nelson, Bonnie Jo Martin and Lydia M. Mayo and husband, Robert. He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Stuart was awarded the Purple Heart on July 24, 1945 after serving with the United States Marine Corps, First Separation Company, MCB during the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He was a member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for 41 years. He worked for Greentrees, Berry Burk Co. and later retired from Franco's Fine Clothier. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon Wednesday. Interment will follow at the Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Generation Fund, in memory of Stuart W. Martin, Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, 2300 Dumbarton Rd., Henrico, Va. 23228, or Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Voluntary Services Fund #1002, 135 Hunter Homes, VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23249.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dear Lydia,
I never met your father, but I know how much you love him and how devoted you are to your family. My family and I are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Mary Ferrell
December 22, 2009 | Mechanicsville, VA
Stuart was a very fine Christian man.I knew him at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church.I will always have good memories of Stuart and his family.
Richard Featherston,Sr.
December 22, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Dear Lydia,
I loved your Father. Of all my childhood friend's your father was my favorite. When he enter a room it would light up. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. I could always feel his love for your Mom. As young as I was I knew this to be special. May GOD bless your family during this difficult time.
Tina Walton
December 22, 2009 | Henrico, VA
To the Martin family , I worked with Stuart at Francos' and enjoyed his sense of humor ,he was a good man with a good soul, very proud of his family. I know he will be missed by all who knew him, my deepest sympathy to to all of you. May god help you all thur this sad time. Ann Gates
Ann Gates
December 21, 2009 | Mechanicsville, VA
