George Franklin Martin
George Franklin Martin 91 of Richwood, died peacefully Monday morning August 29, 2016 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky.
He was born May 9, 1925 in Fernandina, Florida to the late Ray Morton and Edith Monica (Stiles) Martin, he was also predeceased by his son: Todd George Martin, who died in a biking accident in 2009.
A 1943 graduate of the Richwood High School and the Ohio State University, George served his country in the Navy on a supply ship traveling up and down the west coast during WW II where he attained the rank of Yeoman’s 2nd class.
He first worked as a school teacher in California, before moving back to Ohio, where he then worked for Worthington Industries, before working at the Water Plant in Richwood as an engineer.
George was an active member of Richwood, he was a dedicated member of the Richwood Civic Center where he volunteered many hours, he was also a member of the VFW Post 870, and the former Richwood Lions Club, George also enjoyed eating out, he could be seen many days walking around Richwood, which he enjoyed for health reasons and to keep up on the village. George had attended the First United Methodist Church.
A man of many interests, George had a passion for painting and ship model building, also he loved classical music, Russian history and had extensively traveled all over the world, George was keenly interested in history and was willing to go see what ever piqued his interest.
Surviving is his daughter: Lindsey Anne (Thomas J.) Cannon of Pleasant Hill, Ca. and their two children: Neil and Sheena
Funeral services will be held Friday September 2, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate, followed by military honors conducted by the Richwood Area Veterans, private burial in the Claibourne Cemetery will take place at a later date, friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service beginning at 3:00 pm
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood Civic Center, 235 Grove Street Richwood, Ohio 43344
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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