1943
Lawrence
2014
Lawrence Martin
August 15, 1943 — November 21, 2014
Lawrence R. "Papa Ray" Martin, born on August 15, 1943 in St. Charles, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014 surrounded by his wife and family after a brief battle with cancer.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Linda S. Martin (nee: Howes); his daughters Jeanine (Thomas) Graham and Melissa Martin; grandchildren Nathan, Devin, Erik, Chloe, Olivia, Savannah, and Richie; great-grandchildren Garrhett and Kase; and siblings Florence (the late Joseph) Puzzo, Susan (Larry) Howes, Patricia (the late George Jr.) Hecht, Lynda Izeman, Carol (Fernando) Sanchez, and Walter (Pattie) Martin, Jr. He is also survived by his special extended family, Carol Gillespie, Nick, Tony, Ray, Kristi, and Gianna; his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents William L. and Dorothy N. Nelson.
After graduation from Frances Howell High, he began working in manufacturing and retired from that in 2007. He was an accomplished gardener, loved to work in his shed on various projects, and enjoyed his hunting trips during deer season.
Always quick with a joke and smile, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With a special thanks to neighbor Julie Boyd, for stopping in and checking on him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with final expenses.
There will be a luncheon at the family home following the service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Papa Ray's life.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Linda S. Martin (nee: Howes); his daughters Jeanine (Thomas) Graham and Melissa Martin; grandchildren Nathan, Devin, Erik, Chloe, Olivia, Savannah, and Richie; great-grandchildren Garrhett and Kase; and siblings Florence (the late Joseph) Puzzo, Susan (Larry) Howes, Patricia (the late George Jr.) Hecht, Lynda Izeman, Carol (Fernando) Sanchez, and Walter (Pattie) Martin, Jr. He is also survived by his special extended family, Carol Gillespie, Nick, Tony, Ray, Kristi, and Gianna; his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents William L. and Dorothy N. Nelson.
After graduation from Frances Howell High, he began working in manufacturing and retired from that in 2007. He was an accomplished gardener, loved to work in his shed on various projects, and enjoyed his hunting trips during deer season.
Always quick with a joke and smile, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With a special thanks to neighbor Julie Boyd, for stopping in and checking on him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with final expenses.
There will be a luncheon at the family home following the service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Papa Ray's life.
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