EDWARD N. MARTIN, SR, age 93, of Uhrichsville, OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Hennis Care Centre in Dover. He was welcomed home by his wife, Oranna (McNutt) Martin, his 2 daughters, Carol Immel and Gloria Bailey, and his only sister, Edna Norris. Ed was born March 7, 1915 in Canton, OH, to the late George J. and Edna O. (Hastler) Martin. He was a member of the 11th Street Church of God in Uhrichsville. His life was spent serving the Lord and working to raise his children. He loved music and ministering to people. He also was an avid gardener and woodworker. In addition to his wife, daughters and sister, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, George, Harold and Harvey Martin and 3 great-grandchildren. Ed is survived by 3 daughters and 4 sons: Clarence (Sonny) and wife, Ruth Martin of Dover, Carol (deceased) and her surviving husband, Merl Immel of Dundee, William and Barb Martin of Bolivar, Gloria Bailey (deceased), Darlene and David Berry of New Philadelphia, Edward and Jane Martin of Strasburg, Mary and David Abbuhl of Canton, Naomi Martin of Uhrichsville and Daniel and Karol Martin of New Philadelphia; 42 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren. He is also survived by his "adoptive family", Dave and Linda Gubanez and their 4 daughters of Bloomingdale, OH. Also 2 special nieces and their husbands, Shirley and Jim Price of Roswell and Carol and Ray Dull of New Philadelphia. At Ed's request, there will be a graveside funeral service at 11 AM Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Ridgecrest Memory Gardens just off St. Rt. 39 in Dover with Pastor Earl Miller of the 11th Street Church of God officiating. No other visitation will be observed. At the family's request, contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. 3rd. St., Dover 44622. Hospice was always there for Ed and his family, day or night. Thank you for your love and support. Arrangements were handled by the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home of Richmond, Ohio where condolences may be sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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