Earl Martin

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Earl Martin, 88 of Bedford, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on Sunday, February 26, 1922 in Franklin Co., a son of the late Albert Luther Martin and Ottie Cooper Martin. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, John McCallum, five brothers, Lewis Martin, Alvin Martin, Samuel Martin, Randolph Martin and Lambert Martin as well as two sisters, Clara Witcher and Marie Fender. He was a member of both Mentow Baptist Church and Bedford Baptist Church since 1934, was a member of Bedford IOOF since1962, and a member of DAV, the VFW and the American Legion. He was in the U. S. Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. Surviving is his wife, Mary Lucille Foster Martin; a son, Danny Martin & wife, Debby of Bedford; a daughter, Linda McCallum of Vinton; six grandchildren, Scott Martin & wife, Christy; Chad Martin & wife, Chasity, all of Bedford; Ashley McCallum, Leeanna McCallum, both of Roanoke; Darryl McCallum & wife, Kristie of Blacksburg; Adrian Martin & wife, McKenzie of Hopkins, SC; three great grandchildren, Savannah Martin, Montana Martin & Daniel Martin, all of Bedford. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider American Heart Association, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Dr. David H. Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Friends may call Friday after 4 PM and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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