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William Martin Obituary
William Cecil Martin, 88, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 3:31 p.m. at his residence.
Bill was born in Hyatts, Ohio on March 14, 1935, a beautiful day. He graduated from Delaware Willis High School, entered the Air Force and grew to love living in Texas. He married Marlene VanDer Voort in 1957, earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wilmington College and a Master's Degree from Xavier University. He was a teacher, first at Oscar T. Hawke Middle School in New Carlisle and then in Washington Court House where he taught from 1965 to 1995. There are so many things that Bill will be remembered for: coaching, teaching, selling real estate, motivational speaking, playing golf, walking, often on his hands, biking, camping, fishing, reading, reciting poetry and being a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, uncle, friend and educator.
Bill was a member of Grace United Methodist Church; the Washington Country Club and The Greens Golf Course where he was a Hall of Fame member.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Tillman (Tink) and Virginia McMannis Martin; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Paul and Evelyn VanDer Voort; brother, Dexter Martin; brothers-in-law, Jerry George and Jerry Heston and sister-in-law, Joycelyn Martin.
Bill is survived by his wife, the former Marlene VanDer Voort whom he married July 15, 1957; children, Kimberlee (Mark) Bonnell, Scott (Janet) Martin, Jennifer (Jerry) Mount; grandchildren, Kellee Bonnell, Bryan (Jasmine) Bonnell, Lynne (Greg) Vanderwoude, Megan (Joe) Castiglia, Martin (Erin) Fisher, Matthew (Abby) Fisher and Kyler Mount; great grandchildren, Noah, Rylee and Zoey Bonnell, Kylee and Will Fisher, Camren, Madi and Bane Fisher, Bennett Vanderwoude and Lincoln Castiglia; sister, Sue Heston; sister-in-law, Elaine (Wayne) Ellis, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Martin was an inspiration and will be missed by many whose lives he touched.
The family would like for everyone to remember Bill by telling anyone who will listen to Hoe to the End of the Row and to know that It's a Beautiful Day and Something Great Will Happen.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Fayette County, 222 North Oakland Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.
The funeral will be Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church in Washington Court House with family friend John Burr officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery
Friends may call at the church Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of the service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Brenda Pierce
May 12, 2023
I remember the impact Mr. Martin had on my sons and their friends in school. Always positive & genuinely interested in them. Shared mementos of wood he'd carved with life lessons that we still have. They always spoke of him fondly & never wanted to disappoint him. At home, I even displayed "It's a beautiful day and something great is going to happen" and never took it down.
Brian Pierce
May 12, 2023
The most inspirational individual I think I've ever met. Kind and compassionate, always encouraging. He had the best sayings and lessons to live by, and will be greatly missed.
Judie Baum
May 10, 2023
Was a terrific teacher. He left me a gift he pulled from his pocket one day when I ran into him, a verse on a small piece of cedar I will always cherish. A wonderful person.
Alice Craig
May 8, 2023
I think of this 2021 photo as "The Patriotic Martins." Bill often sat in the swing placed in front of their garage; and sometimes when I'd look through my office window and see Bill sitting there, I'd put my work aside and stroll across the street. He was unfailingly friendly. I will miss him.
George Geesling
May 8, 2023
I had the pleasure of knowing Bill as a longtime customer of my barbershop and continued cut his hair at home.
He also became a member of our Emmaus sharegroup.
He will be greatly missed.
Robert Seymour
May 8, 2023
Love ya coach. You meant alot to me
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