Martin Ray White

Martin Ray White obituary, Barnesville, OH

Martin Ray White

Martin White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Funeral Home - Barnesville Chapel on Dec. 23, 2025.
Martin Ray White, age 73, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on December 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on June 6, 1952 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Roland and Betty White.

Martin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother whose life was centered on his family. A hardworking man, he often worked multiple jobs at once to provide for those he loved. Over the years, he was employed at Picoma, served as midnight manager at the 208 Fuel Plaza, and worked as head groundskeeper at Epworth Park.

In his free time, Martin enjoyed watching dirt track racing, walking (and winning!) 5K races, and faithfully cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals. These passions brought him great joy and many shared memories with family and friends.

Martin is survived by his wife, Janice Linger White; his children, Missy Foraker (Danielle), Krissy Foraker, Martin White (Becky), and Leigh Ann White; his grandchildren, Brice, Kaden, Savanna, Isaac, Annalee, Mallory, Chloe, Jaxon, and Maverick; and his sisters, Becky Ritz, Brenda (David) Lieurance, and Marcia (Gary) Perkins.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 26, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, Barnesville Chapel, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio 43713.

Funeral services will take place at Wilson Funeral Home, Barnesville Chapel, on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with interment at Ebenezer Cemetery in Bethesda.

Honoring his memory, pallbearers will include his grandsons Brice Mercer and Isaac White, his brother-in-law Ronnie Linger, and special family friends Josh Beaver, Cameron Lingle, Jim Gallagher, and Matt Bashline.

Martin's warmth, humor, and dedication to his family will be deeply missed, and his legacy of love and laughter will continue to inspire all who knew him.

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December 28, 2025

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December 24, 2025

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Becky Ritz

December 28, 2025

Martin was so quiet when he was very young. Our parents were always telling Marcia and me to stop answering questions for Martin or would never learn to talk. When he found his voice, his humor became evident, especially his "one liners." Shortly after our mother earned her LPN, we were having a family dinner. Someone asked what the LPN meant. Martin blurted out, "licensed practically nothing." I don't think Mother ever forgot that. I know the rest of us always teased Mother and Martin about that.
Martin was the best brother and a great man who would help anyone with anything. Miss him so much.

Armond Wilson @icloudWilson

December 24, 2025

So sorry for your loss ill miss seeing him

Brandy-Walmart

December 23, 2025

So sorry for you loss, prayers for the family.

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