Ralph Eugene Martin

Ralph Eugene Martin, 96, of Miami, departed his earthly home on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, to be reunited with his wife Patricia, and others who have gone before him. Ralph was born December 6th, 1928, in Miami, Fl, to the late Mary Jane Dorris and Ralph Martin. Ralph was a Korean War Army Veteran and was later also in the Air Force.

After his active duty in the military, he worked in management for AT&T for about 40 Years.

Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Jane(PJ) Martin.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, Laura and (Tom) Henry of Clarksville, TN, Sheryl and (David) Nelson of Valdosta, GA, Ralph Martin and fiancé, (Tina Zapata) of Oklahoma City, OK.

In addition to his children, he has seven grandchildren, Carrie Ann and (Chris) Oliva, Kristen and (Mason) Frenzel, Austin and (Kelli) Hines, Zachery and (Lindsey) Nelson, Cale Nelson, Chaeli and (Charles) Wisenbaker, Benjamin and (Amber) Nelson.

He also has fifteen great-grandchildren, Ava and Everly Oliva; Lennox and Jones Frenzel; Denver and Phoenix Hines; Charlotte, Gabe, and Annalise Nelson; Luke, Jane, and Emily Ann Wisenbaker; Sutton, Kinsey, and Bowen Nelson.

Services and burial for Ralph Martin will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn South Funeral Chapel at 1655 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL, with Mr. David L. Nelson as officiant. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at Link below https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/miami-fl/ralph-martin-12287103/add-memory or click add Memory.

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Martin and his family request donations be made to Dasher Church of Christ at 4326 Dasher Road, Valdosta, Georgia, 31601 (229)-559-5723.

Family Services for Ralph Martin were previously held on March 15, 2025, at the Carson McLane Funeral home in Valdosta, Georgia.