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1956
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2016
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Linda Martin Obituary
Linda was born May 20, 1956 in Fitchburg, Mass., to Carl D. and Elizabeth (Jones) Neal. Her mother preceded her in death in December 2009, her father survives in Simpsonville, S.C. On July 15, 1976 she married the love of her life, Daniel E. Martin who survives in Wapakoneta. They would have celebrated 40 wonderful years of marriage this year.
Linda worked for Ametek Corporation in Wapakoneta for over 35 years and attended Shawnee Alliance Church. Linda was an avid photographer and loved taking pictures of her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mom and grandma, whose greatest joy was her family.
Linda and Dan were blessed with two sons, Bryan J. Martin of Columbus and Jason D. (Andrea) Martin of Cridersville; and four grandsons, Jaylen, Justice, Jason Jr. and Jackson Martin.
Other survivors include eight brothers; Carl (Carol) Neal, Stephen Neal, Robert (Diane) Neal, Lester (Ann) Neal, Walter Neal, George Neal, John (Amy) Neal and James (Kathy) Neal, all of South Carolina; and two sisters, Sandra (Claude) Matthewson of Arkansas and Alice Wellams of Michigan.
Services celebrating Linda's life will begin 2 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016 at Chiles - Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel. Pastor Shane Crites will officiate the service. Burial will follow the service in Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com
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Juanita Henderson
March 24, 2022
I still miss you linda
Dick & Linda Nice
April 1, 2016
Dear Dan - We are so sorry for the lose of your dear
Linda. What a trial that has been for you and the family. We loved the sweet spirit of Linda even in the midst of her battle with cancer. God bless you and may you sense his peace for your family. Sincerely - Dick & Linda Nice
Jennifer Neal
April 1, 2016
Aunt Linda touched many hearts while here on Earth. She is one of God's finest instruments. You will be loved and missed greatly. Dan, Bryan, and Jason you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2016
Linda, we love and miss you. Heaven has gained a faithful servant, but we have lost a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend.
Known you and Danny for over 37 years, we have enjoyed and cherished both the old and new memories of fun, shared meals and fellowship.
Our love and blessings to her family and all who knew and loved her
Brad and Connie Johnson
Findlay Ohio
March 31, 2016
Jason and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your mother is resting peacefully and no longer suffering. You will see her again some day, so don't despair but be thankful for the time you had with her as she will always be with you and watching over everyone of you until you're all together again. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Your friends at Goodyear!
Linda Johnson
March 31, 2016
Dan, my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. Linda was a beautiful person inside and out. I am so glad to have known her. She was radiant,
showing Christ's love to all.
Linda Johnson
Dorothy Flippin
March 31, 2016
Sorry Danny for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Juanita Henderson
March 31, 2016
Dan I'm so sorry for your lose, Linda will be greatly missed. I know she is not in pain anymore. God bless each and everyone of your family. We love all of you
James Neal
March 31, 2016
I will forever cherish the memories I have of you, Nothing said can relieve the pain we all feel right now but we can rest assured that you are rejoicing with Jesus.
I will see you again and you can pepper my tongue again.
I pray God comforts, gives peace and understanding to Dan, Bryan and Jason as well as our whole family.
I love you and miss you.RIP
Shirley Simpson
March 30, 2016
Dan my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Linda was a special lady.
adrienne
March 30, 2016
Such an incredible sweet woman such a blessing knowing her.
John/Amy/Laurel/Halie Neal
March 30, 2016
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Jim/Sarah Martin
March 30, 2016
Aunt linda will be missed by many and our hearts go out to uncle Dan and the boys
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