He is survived by his brothers Thomas Ford III, Ken Ford, and Robert Ford; and sisters Mary Brauner, Francis Taylor, and Margaret “Peggy” Wampler.
Martin generously donated his body to the University of Louisville Willed Body Program.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2-8 pm Thursday, September 4, at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy.
