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Charles Martin Jr.

1937 - 2025

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

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2720 Enterprise Pkwy

Richmond, Virginia

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Oct. 24, 2025

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Charles Martin Obituary

Charles William Martin, Jr., "Charley," age 88, passed away on October 16, 2025, in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Born on May 30, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska, he grew up in Huntington, West Virginia and graduated from Marshall University in 1960. He went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Coast Guard for two years.

Charles is survived by his wife, Evelyn Cupido Martin; his daughter, Lisa Martin Ramus (Ronald); and his grandchildren, Joseph Arthur Ramus (Sadie), Katherine Helen Ramus, and Gabrielle Elizabeth Ramus. He is also survived by his sister, Sally Martin Sperberg (Sidney).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles William Martin, Sr. and Emily Broderick Martin, as well as his sister, Barbara Martin Brandenburg ("Pat").

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA, on October 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Charles's memory.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Charles Martin

Oct

24

Service

parish hall

Glen Allen, VA

Oct

24

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Michael's Catholic Church

4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA

Oct

24

Inurnment

columbarium

Glen Allen, VA

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Affinity Funeral Service - Richmond Chapel

2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294

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