Glen Martin

Glen Martin, 77, of Marietta passed away at his home on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

A son of Arthur Alfred Martin and Mildred D. Stark Martin, Glen was born on May 12, 1932 in Washington County.  He was a graduate of Lower Salem High School and had been employed at B.F. Goodrich for 35 years until his retirement in 1988.  Glen was a avid race fan and loved square dancing, county music and his dogs Tia and Sadie, but most of all he loved his grandchildren.

In 1981 he married Linda Shook who survives with children, Steve (Connie) Martin of Belpre, Craig Martin and his friend Diane of Marietta, Michael (Missy) Martin of Fleming and stepchildren Debbie (Bill) Hunt of Fleming and Ann (Cliff) Blosser of Cutler.   Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 2 great step-grandchildren.  Sister Pauline Seyler of Marietta, 2 nieces, 3 nephew-in-laws, 5 great nieces, a great nephew and a great great niece also survives.

In addition to his parents, Glen was preceded in death by a brother Floyd Martin, a granddaughter Kristy Marie Martin and a niece.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday, March 3rd at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Don Hart officiating.  Burial will follow in Highland Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will begin 2 pm Tuesday at the funeral home and the family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Home Nursing, 210 7th St. Marietta, OH.