Merrill Ray Martin, 76, of Sugar Grove passed away on Sunday June 24th, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Ray was born on January 8th, 1942 in Jackson Twp. (Vinton Co.), Ohio to the late Pearl M. and Leathie Louise Martin. He retired from PPG in 2003. Ray was a car enthusiast; he enjoyed building hot rods and loved car shows. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and traveling with his loving wife, Karen. Ray loved his family dearly and thoroughly enjoyed spending every moment he could with them.
Ray is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen; step-children, Karen (Bob) Stoll and Jim (Melissa) Morris; children, Kelly Ray Golden, and Joseph D. Martin; granddaughters, Brianna Golden and Sasha Martin; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Melvin Martin, Vance (Candy) Martin, Carol (Dave) Boden, and Ronald (Pam) Martin; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Joyce Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 at 1PM at the HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Phillip Manning officiating. Burial is to follow at the Amanda Twp. Cemetery. Friends may visit on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM.
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