Howard - Harold R. Martin, 82, died Wednesday November 25, 2009 at his residence.
He was born August 1, 1927 in WV to the late Virgil and Julie Ann Martin. He was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife; Sondra (Tollison) Martin of Howard, two daughters; Dianna (Richard) Stauffer of Mansfield, and Melissa Martin-Oxenford of Mount Vernon, a son; Randall (Phyllis) Martin of Florida, grandchildren; Brent (Tara) Martin of Florida, Breeanna Martin of Florida, and Steven Stauffer - PCV, Ethiopia, a great grandchild; Chase Martin, a brother; Frank Martin of WV, a sister; Bernice Wilson of Canton, several nieces and nephews, and his special grandchildren; Kaylen, Taylor, Maddy, and Charlotte.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, a brother, and a nephew; Chuck Powell.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday November 30, 2009 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville. The Rev. Tom Orr will officiate. Burial, with graveside military rites, will follow in Millwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time on Monday.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Knox County; 17700 Coshocton Rd., Mount Vernon, 43050, or to the Knox County Joint Veterans Council in care of the funeral home; P.O. Box 515, Danville, 43014.
