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Joe Leslie Martin
Joe Leslie Martin, 74, of Greenville, left this earth and entered his
heavenly home on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at State of the Heart
Hospice Care Center in Greenville.
Joe was born Saturday, October 24, 1942 in Union City, IN, a son of the
late James A. and Dorothy (Meier) Martin.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by previous wife,
Lucy (Miller) Martin, and nephew, Michael Martin.
Joe was a member of the First Assembly of God in Greenville. He served
as a trustee for Washington Township for over 30 years. He was a
longtime member of Gideon’s International. Joe dedicated his entire
life to farming. He also enjoyed mission trips to Guatemala and China.
He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Joe is survived by his Wife, of 38 years, Becky J.A.(Long) Martin of
Greenville, whom he married Friday, March 31, 1978; a son and
daughter-in-law, Doug and Beth Martin of New Madison ; daughters
and son-in-law, Sara and Teddy Horne of Dayton, OH and Polly and
Tim Bailey of Union, OH; grandchildren, Derek and Sierra Martin,
Brittney Martin, Tyler Martin, Avery Horne, Ezra Horne, John Bailey and
McKenna Bailey; great grandson, Carter Joseph Martin; brothers,
William F. and Vickie Martin of Greenville and Larry Martin and special
friend Deb Hart of Greenville; sister, Jane and Albert Weimer of
Arcanum; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Paulette and Dave Hoke
of Arcanum; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday,
November 30, 2016 at The First Assembly of God, 7219 St. Rt. 118 N,
Greenville with Pastor Dale Boeger officiating. Burial will follow in
Greenville Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit Tuesday, November 29,2016 from 4;00 pm to
8:00 pm at the Oliver Floyd Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International, State of
the Heart Care or First Assembly of God Church.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
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