Grady John Martin Jr., age 70, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on March 6, 1949 in Coshocton to Grady Sr. and Katheryn (Leaster) Martin. After graduating from Coshocton High School in 1967, Grady attended Youngstown State University then decided to join the United States Navy serving from 1968 to 1970.
He worked at Mutual Furniture, General Electric and Sandcast. On July 9, 1982, he married, Ellen (Benac) Martin who survives.
Grady was a member of St. Andrews AME Church of Coshocton. He loved sports, music, late model cars and had a fondness for computers. He had the “gift to gab” and talked with everyone about anything. He was the most joyful, helpful, fun loving man with a wonderful smile you could ever meet. He loved spending time with his family and friends especially his grandchildren and will be missed by all that knew him.
Grady is survived by his mother, Katheryn Martin, his wife of 37 years, Ellen Martin; children, Renee Dansby, Grady John Martin III, Adrian Martin, Latoya Martin, Scott Martin, Damien Martin, Katrina Elson, and Andrea Harris; grandchildren, Raphael Miller, Ebony Miller, Xavear Grady John Martin IV, Devonte Martin, Jabre Martin, Ayailah McHenry, Diashua Scott, Iesha Cass, Kali Martin, Jasmine Haughn and Angel Jones; great-grandchildren, Christian and Carmen; the mothers of his children, Diane Dansby, Norma Lewis and Barbara Norfleet; five siblings, Gayle DeLorch of Columbus, Anthony Martin of Columbus, Otis Martin of Coshocton, Kathy (Tim) Lowery of Columbus, and David S. Martin of California, and many nieces and nephews. Grady loved Norma Scott like a daughter and thought of Angie Tumblin as a dear friend.
Along with his father, Grady Martin Sr., he is preceded in death by two nephews, Demico DeLorch and Nazariah Covington.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 pm with Reverend Henson officiating.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in Grady’s name to Coshocton County Regional Medical Center, Grant Hospital, Select Specialties Hospital, Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home, St. Andrews AME Church of Coshocton or to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gwinn and Dr. Carver and the staff in the ICU for all their care.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
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