Nelson Martin

Obituary of Nelson Owen Martin

Please share a memory of Nelson to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.

Nelson Owen Martin, 73 of  Bedford, VA passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at  Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born on Saturday, August 18, 1945  in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late Clay O. Martin and Elizabeth Frances Bowyer Martin. 

He retired from Rubatex and served in the US Navy.  

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Maxfield Martin of Bedford; a daughter, Teresa Diane Martin of Front Royal; a sister, Shelby Morris of Roanoke; step daughter, Deborah Saunders of Thaxton; step grandson, Dewayne Ruff and wife, Kerri of Bedford;  two step great grandchildren, Layla Ruff,  Aiden Ruff.  

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:00 am at Virginia Memorial Park with Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating.   There will be no visitation.  Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Nelson Martin, please visit our Tree Store
Friday
2
November

Graveside service

10:00 am
Friday, November 2, 2018
Virginia Memorial Park
11490 Forest
Road Forest, Virginia, United States
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
About this Event
Nelson Martin

In Loving Memory

Nelson Martin

1945 - 2018

Look inside to read what others have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.
Share Your Memory of
Nelson