Dennis Martin

2021. At this time, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no services.

Dennis was born June 21, 1957 in Washington, D.C. His family moved to Columbus

where he was raised and he graduated from Kendrick High School in 1976. In 1976,

Dennis met the love of his life, Leslie Drake and they were married in 1978. They were

married for 43 years and 43 more years would not have been enough. Dennis was one

of the good guys, a guy that often put others' needs before his own. He was kind, a guy

that was dedicated to his family, and loved his Savior Jesus Christ with all of his heart,

mind, and soul. He took time to recognize and enjoy the little things in life: a smile to

brighten someone’s day, teaching his daughter’s how to fish, and recognizing someone

in need and being generous with his time or resources to show them Christ-like love.

Dennis understood faith, the importance of exercising it and trusting in the Lord. He

lived his life in such a way that people knew he had faith and he led by example and

taught others, including his grandchildren about the importance of faith. He had a

passion for music and could often be found listening to it or strumming one of his

beloved guitars along to his favorite songs. He also sang and worshiped in the praise

band at Grace Community Church in Frederick, MD where he was a member. Dennis

loved to laugh and he had the most wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed being able

to laugh and joke with his sister Wanda the most. He liked coin collecting, his racecar

track, and he always found time each day to read his bible. What Dennis truly loved was

his family and the time he spent with them. He cherished his wife Leslie, his daughters,

Jamie and Sarah, and their families, especially his grandchildren.

Dennis is preceded in death by: his parents Pauline Elizabeth and Clinton Lloyd Martin;

his younger brother, Jerry Allen Martin; and older brothers, Lloyd and Lamar Martin.

Survivors include: his wife, Leslie G. Martin; his daughters, Jamie (Brian) Hurst, Sarah

(Michael) Corder; he also leaves behind his seven beautiful grandchildren whom he

loved with all his heart: Brendan, Kelsey, Jocelyn, Avery, Nathan, Evan and William; his

sister Wanda and wife Linda; older brother Harvey; numerous brothers and

sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends of the family that will cherish his memory.

Not to be left out, he was grateful for his little dachshunds that brightened his life,

Stanley and Pickles.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com

for the Martin family.