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JOHN ERIC MARTIN, 35, recently of Bluffton, formerly of Decatur, died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 25, 1974, in Hillsdale, Mich., son of Ronald E. and Candace A. "Candy" (Burgett) Martin of Decatur, he was employed in production at Harris-Kayot Boat Company in Fort Wayne. Previously, he worked at Fleetwood Enterprises in Decatur. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Ashley Martin of Fort Wayne and Samantha "Sammy" Martin of Ohio City, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Kathy Martin of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; brothers, Chadd (Wyndi) Martin of Little Elm, Texas and Matt (Christa) Martin of Aubrey, Texas; fianceé, Jessica Dunn of Bluffton; and several loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, with calling one hour prior to service. Pastor Roger Abels and Pastor Matt Moore officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Decatur Cemetery. Preferred memorials to his daughters' Education Fund. For complete obituary information and to sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com Zwick & Jahn, the Exclusive Provider in Adams and Allen County for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care".

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 22, 2010.

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February 23, 2010

John was a best friend of mine in High School. We played and coached, or tried to coach, baseball together. Nobody has a sense of humor and spirit comparable to his. I haven't seen him in years, but I'll remember him always.

February 22, 2010

Big John as i called him, always had a way of putting a smile on a sad face, no matter who u were or how you were feeling, just by laughing. R.I.P Bro your gone but Never 4gotten...... Tony!

Todd Miller

February 22, 2010

To the Brothers Chadd and Matthew Martin you have my deepest Sympathies on the loss of your Brother John.

February 22, 2010

Ron and Candy--I am so sorry to hear about John, what a shock. You are all in my prayers. Julie Moellering

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February 22, 2010

i'll never forget you buddy, you must have God himself up there crackin up your jokes..RIP

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