Thomas "Sonny" Martin, 78, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday (July 26, 2011) at his son's home in Cottondale, Ala.
Sonny was born July 7, 1933 at No. 9, a son of the late Harold and Vivian Bainbridge Martin.
Sonny worked at the Times West Virginian as a printer for 37 years. He was a member of the Katy Church of God of Prophecy and also attended Ireland Chapel.
Sonny loved church and he worked in the church for years in a variety of ministries. He especially loved to sing in the church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed throughout Europe during the Korean War. He loved sports of all kinds and was fortunate enough to get to play them often during his enlistment in the armed forces. Back in the states, Sonny played fast pitch softball and enjoyed playing basketball with his best buddies, Darryl Courtney and Scott Tharp. Sonny always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger.
Mr. Martin is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Pamela Martin; three grandchildren: Aaron Martin, Courtney and husband Brandon White, and Michael Ford; a sister, Emma "Jean" Jones and husband Russell; brothers-in-law, Harold Markley and wife, Nancy and Pete Markley and wife, Pebbles; a special cousin, Joni Abel and husband, Bob; and several additional nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Martin and a brother, Bob Bainbridge.
Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home, Route 250, Farmington, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Richard Fluharty and Rev. Ron Martin officiating. Sonny will be laid to rest beside his wife, Maxine, in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmington.
Published in the Times West Virginian 7/29/11
Sonny was born July 7, 1933 at No. 9, a son of the late Harold and Vivian Bainbridge Martin.
Sonny worked at the Times West Virginian as a printer for 37 years. He was a member of the Katy Church of God of Prophecy and also attended Ireland Chapel.
Sonny loved church and he worked in the church for years in a variety of ministries. He especially loved to sing in the church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed throughout Europe during the Korean War. He loved sports of all kinds and was fortunate enough to get to play them often during his enlistment in the armed forces. Back in the states, Sonny played fast pitch softball and enjoyed playing basketball with his best buddies, Darryl Courtney and Scott Tharp. Sonny always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger.
Mr. Martin is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Pamela Martin; three grandchildren: Aaron Martin, Courtney and husband Brandon White, and Michael Ford; a sister, Emma "Jean" Jones and husband Russell; brothers-in-law, Harold Markley and wife, Nancy and Pete Markley and wife, Pebbles; a special cousin, Joni Abel and husband, Bob; and several additional nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Martin and a brother, Bob Bainbridge.
Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home, Route 250, Farmington, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Richard Fluharty and Rev. Ron Martin officiating. Sonny will be laid to rest beside his wife, Maxine, in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmington.
Published in the Times West Virginian 7/29/11
Thomas "Sonny" Martin, 78, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday (July 26, 2011) at his son's home in Cottondale, Ala.
Sonny was born July 7, 1933 at No. 9, a son of the late Harold and Vivian Bainbridge Martin.
Sonny worked at the Times West Virginian as a printer for 37 years. He was a member of the Katy Church of God of Prophecy and also attended Ireland Chapel.
Sonny loved church and he worked in the church for years in a variety of ministries. He especially loved to sing in the church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed throughout Europe during the Korean War. He loved sports of all kinds and was fortunate enough to get to play them often during his enlistment in the armed forces. Back in the states, Sonny played fast pitch softball and enjoyed playing basketball with his best buddies, Darryl Courtney and Scott Tharp. Sonny always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger.
Mr. Martin is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Pamela Martin; three grandchildren: Aaron Martin, Courtney and husband Brandon White, and Michael Ford; a sister, Emma "Jean" Jones and husband Russell; brothers-in-law, Harold Markley and wife, Nancy and Pete Markley and wife, Pebbles; a special cousin, Joni Abel and husband, Bob; and several additional nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Martin and a brother, Bob Bainbridge.
Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home, Route 250, Farmington, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Richard Fluharty and Rev. Ron Martin officiating. Sonny will be laid to rest beside his wife, Maxine, in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmington.
Published in the Times West Virginian 7/29/11
Sonny was born July 7, 1933 at No. 9, a son of the late Harold and Vivian Bainbridge Martin.
Sonny worked at the Times West Virginian as a printer for 37 years. He was a member of the Katy Church of God of Prophecy and also attended Ireland Chapel.
Sonny loved church and he worked in the church for years in a variety of ministries. He especially loved to sing in the church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed throughout Europe during the Korean War. He loved sports of all kinds and was fortunate enough to get to play them often during his enlistment in the armed forces. Back in the states, Sonny played fast pitch softball and enjoyed playing basketball with his best buddies, Darryl Courtney and Scott Tharp. Sonny always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger.
Mr. Martin is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Pamela Martin; three grandchildren: Aaron Martin, Courtney and husband Brandon White, and Michael Ford; a sister, Emma "Jean" Jones and husband Russell; brothers-in-law, Harold Markley and wife, Nancy and Pete Markley and wife, Pebbles; a special cousin, Joni Abel and husband, Bob; and several additional nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Martin and a brother, Bob Bainbridge.
Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home, Route 250, Farmington, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Richard Fluharty and Rev. Ron Martin officiating. Sonny will be laid to rest beside his wife, Maxine, in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmington.
Published in the Times West Virginian 7/29/11
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