Ralph Delbert Martin, 78 of Mannington, WV, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg, WV. He was born September 12, 1935 at Marion County, WV, a son of the late James Martin and Sina Ledson Martin.
Ralph is survived by his son, H. Wayne Martin and wife Mary of Mocksville, NC; 3 daughters, Candice Martin and husband Junior of North Carolina, Crystal Cooper and husband Robert of WV, and Vickie Jones of North Carolina; a sister, Flora Jean Adkins of Mansfield, OH; a brother, Chester Martin of Myrtle Beach, SC; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-granchildren.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Carolyn Goodnight Martin, who died February 13, 2009, and his five brothers and four sisters. Ralph was a dedicated Christian, husband, father and grandfather. He was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed reading the bible and gardening.
Family and Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with a funeral services beginning at 1 p.m. with Pastor Clifton Light officiating. Burial will take place at the Linn Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.