Charles "Chuck" Ralph Martin
September 2, 1942 ~ June 21, 2017
Charles "Chuck" Ralph Martin, age 74, of Madison, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 2, 1942 in Rachel, WV, the son of Carolyn Jean (Lipps) and Argyl Ralph Martin. Chuck married Kathryn Ann Parrish on November 18, 1967 in Mannington, WV.
Chuck graduated from Monongah High School in 1960. He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1964, stationed in Germany. When he returned, he went on to earn a Machine Trade Program Certificate at Fairmont State College in Fairmont, WV. Chuck was a machinist for 44 years mostly at Kennametal in Willoughby and Solon. Chuck was a member for over 40 years of Chapel United Methodist Church in Madison. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying the great outdoors. Chuck always had a project going and loved going to car shows. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Kathy; son, Charles Robert (Barbara) Martin of Fort Collins, CO; daughter, Julie Ann (Frank) Roposh, of Madison, Ohio; grandson, Bryce Martin; mother, Carolyn Jean Dodd of Ft Myers, FL; aunt, Barbara Huskin of Four States, WV; cousin, Richard Huskin of Four States, WV and 3 Furry Feline Friends, Squeaker, Stripes, and Cammie.
He was preceded in death by his dad; step-dad, Albert Dodd; grandparents, Everett and Marian Lipps; uncle, Michael Huskin and many other beloved relatives.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057.
Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2017 at Chapel United Methodist Church, 2019 Hubbard Rd, Madison, Ohio. Final resting place will be at North Madison Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110-2602.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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So sorry to hear of Charlies passing. Good man, he will be missed
Katy, I am so sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be out of State this week and unable to attend the services but you will be in my daily prayers.
Chuck was always so friendly to me. He was a “real down home kind of guy” and I mean that as a total compliment. There was nothing fake about him. He was the most genuine guy I knew.
Just heard about Chuck's passing. He'll be missed at Beeson Range. (ASSRA) He was always Jovial and a very good machinist. And would always lend a hand. It was good to know him.
For 33 years, Chuck was a true friend to me, a great neighbor, enjoyed his company so very much, until the day when I moved away in 2003. We had old cars in common, Chuck was 4 days older than me. Kathy, my heartfelt condolences are sent to you and your children.