Willard C. Martin, 80, of Bellefontaine, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, at Logan Acres.
In his younger years, he worked for Union County and later at Eljer for 28 years. Whether he was woodworking, working on cars, both engine and body, or building his three wheelers, he was always good at working with his hands. He also enjoyed fishing, boating and camping in his spare time.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1936, to the late Archie and Myrel (Knox) Martin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, June E. Martin, whom he married on Sept. 13, 1958, and who died Jan. 2, 2016; sons, Timothy and Dannie; and brother, sister and brother-in-law.
He is survived by his children, David A. (Mary Skidmore) Martin of Chillicothe, Ronnie L. Martin of Jackson Center, Tina (Kevin Henry) Matteson of Lakeview and Ricky D. (Juanetta) Martin of Marysville; grandchildren, Ricky, Matthew, Daniel and Dillan Martin, Samantha Boone, Nicole Bonacci and Whitleigh Goad; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deacon Jeff Hall will officiate funeral services at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, Mannasmith Chapel, 621 W. Fifth St., in Marysville. Burial will take place at a later date next to his wife at Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of a donor’s choice and condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.