Homer Martin, 89, of East Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, August, 1, 2008 at his home. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army and retired from Weirton Steel. He was a member of the farm bureau, East Springfield Senior Citizens, and East Springfield Christ United Methodist Church. Homer was born September, 12, 1918 in Fly, Ohio, a son of the late George and Stella Brown Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett and James Martin; three sisters, Delcie Martin, Frances Pawczylak, and Evelyn Haslam. He is survived by his loving wife Bertha Mae Blake Martin, two sons, George (Vivian) Martin of East Springfield and Walter (Georgia) Martin of St. Charles, Missouri. Five grandchildren, George Robert ( Sarah) Martin, Janet (Thomas) Walker, Jennifer Martin and fiancAC. Christopher Gooch, Crystal (Mike) Kretzler, and Wendy (Kyle) Pinkley. Eight great-grandchildren, Luke, Rebecca, Kevin, Nolan, Kyle, Anna, Cooper, and Addison. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St, Richmond on Sunday, August 3, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services at the funeral home Monday at 11AM with Reverend James Stafford officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville with full military honors. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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