Obituary of John D. Martin

Bedford John D. Martin, 79, of Bedford, died at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Bloomington Hospital. Born February 27, 1926 in Lawrence County, he was the son of Emery and Agnes (Allen) Martin. He married Edna Turpen on August 3, 1947 and she survives. He retired after thirty years at General Motors in Bedford. He was a member of U.A.W. Local #440 and the Erie Unitied Methodist Church. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the Merchant Marines. Survivors include his wife, Edna of Bedford; three sons, Bob Martin and his wife, Paula of Heltonville; Jim Martin and his wife, Lynette of Leesville and Jack Martin of Bedford; three grandchildren, Greg Martin and his wife, Jeanette of Heltonville; Holly Wagner and her husband, Kenny and Jaime Young and her husband, Brian all of Bedford; six great grandchildren, Brooke, Courtney and Amy Martin all of Heltonville; Chris and Matt Wagner and Jolee Young all of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jerry Martin; one grandson, Joey Martin and one brother, Charles Martin. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 9th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Richard Chase officiating. Burial will follow in Mundell Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 8th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.