Paul Martin

Paul Martin, age 97, of Middletown, OH, died Friday December 25, 2015 at his home . He was born in Miamisburg, Ohio on July 20, 1918 to Noah and Ianthe (Whitehead) Martin. Paul served in the Navy and worked at Armco Steel for 43 years as a welder. He married Reva Cartwright on Nov. 22, 1941. Paul was blessed with 3 daughters, Doris Raleigh, Barbara (Larry) Ray and Patricia Fletcher. Also grandchildren, Marilyn (Ron) Brumback, Diane (Brian Bailey) Raleigh, Jay (Lisa) Raleigh, Paula (Gar) MacDonald, Missy (Rob) McCollough, Angie (Dave) Harsh and Robbie (Carrie) Salyer. He also leaves 15 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Reva, a grandson, William "Duke" Jensen, sons in law, Jerry Raleigh Sr. and Wayne Fletcher, his parents, brothers, Leonard, and Lester, and a sister, Florence Evans.

Paul enjoyed woodcarving, gardening, Reds baseball games, and his family. He was a member of the American Legion, Miami Valley Woodcarvers and the National Woodcarvers Assoc. Paul attended The Christ United Methodist Church 700 S. Marshall Rd. Middletown, Oh 45044. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in Paul's memory.

Funeral services will be Wednesday 1:00 pm at the Breitenbach-Anderson funeral home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am at the funeral home.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.breitenbach-anderson.com.