Born September 30, 1952 in Beckley, WV. He grew up in Lanark, WV and later lived in Glen Morgan. Before retirement he worked for Consolidated Coal and was a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed race cars, gun collecting, and his much-loved dogs.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Nancy A. Martin and brother Rodney D. Martin. Those left to cherish his memory include daughter, Brandy Keyes and husband Paul of Nashville, TN; son, Jerry B. Martin and wife Andrea of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Dayton, Danielle, Jeremiah, and Lydia; brothers Joseph L Martin and wife Sherie of Beckley, and Gordon “Wayne” Martin and wife Cindy of Mount Airy, NC.
Friends may gather with the family Friday, September 13, 2019 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home from 1-2 pm.
Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Friday, September 13, 2019 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with family and friends to serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be viewed and shared with the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
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