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Martin Noffsinger Obituary

Martin Wesley Noffsinger Sr., 70, a long-time resident of Newport News, Va., died Thursday, May 12, 2005. He was surrounded and loved all day by his family and friends.

Marty was the son of the late Theodore J. Noffsinger Sr. and Ouida Boguess Noffsinger, and brother of the late Dr. Theodore J. Noffsinger Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Wynne Noffsinger; his beloved sons, Martin Wesley Noffsinger Jr. (Caroline), Stephen Winston Noffsinger (Brandi) and David Wynne Noffsinger; and his greatest joys, his grandchildren, Ouida, Wesley III, Kyle and Tanner. He is also survived by his sister, Kay N. Owen (Alton) of Jarrett, Va.; brothers, Thomas W. Noffsinger (Kathleen) of Deltaville, Va., and Timothy G. Noffsinger (Susan) of Middletown, Md.; and sister-in-law, Shirley S. Noffsinger of Easton, Md.

Marty grew up in Darnestown, and moved to Newport News, Va. 36 years ago. He was a member of Hilton Christian Church (DOC), Newport News, serving as Board Chairman, Elder and choir member, and for many years attended the weekly Virginia Fellowship Businessman's Prayer Breakfast. He was also a past president of the Newport News (Host) Lions Club and for several years enjoyed his volunteerism at The Mariners Museum of Newport News. He was winding down his career in insurance and securities as a registered financial advisor.

A memorial service was held at Hilton Christian Church, 100 James River Drive, Newport News, Va. (23601) Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Marty's memory to Hilton Christian Church or to a favorite charity.

Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Frederick News-Post on May 19, 2005.

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