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Benjamin Martin Obituary

Mr. Benjamin Rush Martin, III, 86, of Salisbury, passed away at his home Feb. 10, 2017. Born Sept. 16, 1930, in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Benjamin Rush Martin and Margaret Elizabeth Fulk. Mr. Martin worked as a photojournalist with Time/Life for many years and was a partner in Pomegranate Press book publisher with Kathryn Leigh Scott. Arrangements: Kathryn Leigh Scott and friends welcome you to a remembrance of Ben's life from 5-6:30 p.m., at Summersett Funeral Home, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Martin family. Online condolences may be made www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Feb. 15, 2017.

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Thomas Martin

March 3, 2017

My Father, Harry D. Martin, simply loved his nephew Ben. Ben visited with Dad on numerous occasions as Dad aged. Cousin Ben was a delight; we shall not see his like again.

Franklin White

March 2, 2017

In remembrance of my first cousin "Ben" who visited us (and we visited him in Salisbury) several times. - - Frank & Margaret White

Rozanne Sullivan

February 19, 2017

A lovely man whom I remember fondly from past "Dark Shadows" conventions. May he rest in eternal peace and may his family be comforted by loving memories of him.

February 17, 2017

Our sincere condolences for the passing of Ben Martin. He was a fascinating man with an amazing story! Cecelia and Michael Hughes

February 17, 2017

My good friend......God bless you.Barbara

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Aaron Cress

February 16, 2017

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