Martin, Lawrence Edward, 81, of Plant City, Florida entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the Air Force. His favorite past time was fishing, fishing, and more fishing. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Ms. Evelyn; parents, William Gordon Martin and Jewell Kendrick Martin Griffin; brothers; William Gordon Martin, II, Ernest Martin, and Roy David Martin; and sisters, Betty Griffin and Eloise Clements and two children; Michael Edward Martin and Martha Louise Martin. He is survived by two sons; Richard David Martin and Donald Wayne Martin, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Frances Martin Hays and Vera Martin Venning Potts, and many extended family members. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and a Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Wells Memorial with burial following in Mt. Enon Cemetery. Condolences may be offered online at www.wellsmemorial.com.