He was preceded in death by his father.
Russell is survived by his wife of 46 years Brenda Baunmk Martin whom he loved dearly; his son Jason (Ashley) Martin of Rockville; 3 granddaughters Rilee Martin, Olivia Martin & Bree McGrannahan; 2 brothers Eric Martin, Bloomington, IN & Robert Martin, Terre Haute; nieces Molly Martin & Brandy McHugh Martin.
Russell was a young man when he joined the Air Force. He was a Bio-med Technician at Union Hospital for many years and retired this past October from GE Health. He was a member of Maryland Community Church.
Visitation will be Monday, June 4, 2018 from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2:00pm in the funeral home with Pastor Ric May officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. In-lieu-of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley, 400 8th Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804. Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net