Leroy Martin

Martin Leroy Martin, age 87, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Saint Ann's Hospital. Born on April 25, 1925 in Norman, OK, he moved to Ohio in 1943 and lived in Columbus, Johnstown and Gahanna. In Columbus, he became a lifelong member of East Columbus Christian Church and was also a member of the Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Stump Sound Lodge 733, Scottish Rite and Aladdin Shriners. He retired from North American Rockwell Aviation after 30 years of service. Leroy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Barbara, his daughter Linda Lee Pleasnick and grandson Gregory Ball. He is survived by his devoted sons, Michael Joe (Marlene) Martin of Manasquan, N.J., Richard Allen (Dianna) Martin of New Albany, OH. and Phillip Daniel (Ann) Martin Sr. of Dublin, OH.; grandchildren, Caren (Michael) Bauer of Manasquan, N.J., Elizabeth (Bruce) Barker of Wall, N.J., Erinn (Brandon) Golden of Blackwood, N.J., Minden (David) Jennings of Jacksonville, Fla., Thomas Martin of Cincinnati, OH., Tara (Michael) Leonard of New Albany, OH., Daniel "Danny" (Kimberly) Martin Jr. of Blanch, NC. Andrew Martin and Katherine Martin of Dublin, OH.; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Samantha and Catherine Bauer of Manasquan, N.J., Rebecca Martin and Lukis Golden of Blackwood, N.J., Braden and Addison Jennings of Jacksonville, Fla., Zachary and Megan Leonard of New Albany, OH. and Audrey, Timothy, Alexander and Hannah Martin of Blanch, NC. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2013 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, OH. 43230. Additional visiting 2-3 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the funeral home with funeral service beginning at 3 p.m. Chaplain Richard G. Westinghouse, officiating. Private family burial in Mifflin Twp. Cemetery at a later date. Those who wish, in lieu of flowers, may contribute to the Aladdin Shriners Hospital Assn. for Children, 3850 Steltzer Rd., Columbus, OH. 43219 in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.