Martin Atha

Martin Atha, 92, of Mannington, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009).He was born Oct. 8, 1917, at Margaret, Marion County, a son of the late Archie Glen and Lucy Sturm Atha.He served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later retired from Hope Gas with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Trinity Assembly of God. Most importantly he was a servant of God, going door to door, witnessing, bringing people to Christ and healing the sick. He also loved working with his church family and loved his Pastor Ray Crabtree and his wife Gladys.Martin is survived by two sons, Rick and Paula Atha and Martin and Loretta Atha, and one daughter, Sharon and Mike Dougherty; nine grandchildren, David Atha, Jennifer Creech, Billy and Brandi Atha, Marty and Sherry Atha, Mike Atha, Ricki-Linn and Kurt Helgeson, Stephanie and Richard Davis, Michelle Dougherty, Michael and Lisa Dougherty; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.Mr. Atha was blessed with special friends Charlie and Jean Fancher, Bob and Linda Rowand and Lou Rende who often visited him at his home and ministered to him.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mabel Atha, and a sister, Geraldine Dowdy.The family would like to thank Jim, Melinda, Holly, Yolanda and Dwight from Hospice Care. They were a great help in our time of need.Friends may call at Hutson Funeral Home, 500 East Main St., Mannington, today from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Charles Fancher officiating. Mr. Atha will be laid to rest beside his wife at Grandview Memorial Gardens.Online condolences may sent to the family at hutsonfunerals@aol.com.