Penwell Turner Funeral Home - Shelby, Ohio

Paul R. Martin

Paul R. Martin, age 75, of Shelby, Ohio died Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.

He was born on July 14, 1936 in Estill, Kentucky to Reb and Lucy (Sherman) Martin. Paul was a 1955 graduate of Wayland High School in Wayland, KY and attended Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, KY. Paul was a US Amy veteran, serving as a medic. He retired from Tech Forms and MTD in Shelby. Paul was an avid woodworker, making many different pieces of furniture for his family over the years. Always tinkering with something, he was especially proud of the dune buggy he built from the ground up. Paul also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who affectionately referred to him as PaPaul.

Paul is survived by a son: Gregory (Julie) Martin of Streetsboro, OH; a daughter Rhonda (Carl) Ridenour of Shelby; the mother of his children: Beulah (Don) Pifer of Shelby; 5 grandchildren: Blake Ridenour, Ashley Martin, Steffaney Martin, Chelsea Ridenour, and Gregrey Martin; 2 brothers: Charles Ray (Emma Lou) Martin of KY and Wade Martin of KY; 2 sisters: Joyce Ratliff of KY and Mabel Doris (George) Welch of Maryland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Forrest Martin and a sister, Gwendolyn Barnett.

Friends may call on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 5-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. In addition friends may call at the Hall Brothers Funeral Home in Martin, KY on Friday from 6-8 PM where a funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday. Burial will be in the Whit Martin Cemetery in Dema, KY with military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. The family would appreciate online condolences at penwellturner.com

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  1. Guest says:

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    Family: Paul Martin
    Name: Craig Ridenour

    Date: 12-03-25

    Condolence:

    Rhonda,
    Not sure of any words I can leave to ease the pain or make things better. I know how much your Dad meant to you and how you and he both cherished any time you could spend together. He was a very special man and will be missed dearly by so many people. He touched a lot of us and made us all better just for knowing him. I will miss him. Just a down to earth special great man. He is heaven by the Lord looking over all of us! Take care. Be home soon to see everyone.
    Love Craig
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    Family: Paul Martin
    Name: Tom & Rosemary Ridenour

    Date: 12-03-26

    Condolence:

    Sorry for the loss of your Dad, our Love, and prayers are with you at this time of great loss.
    Love
    Uncle Tom & Aunt Rosemary
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    Family: Paul Martin
    Name: Pam Ridenour

    Date: 12-03-26

    Condolence:

    Rhonda,
    Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love,
    Aunt Pam
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    Family: Paul Martin
    Name: Rev. S. T. and Betty Adkins

    Date: 12-03-26

    Condolence:

    To the family of Paul, we would like to send our condolances and above all our prayers. Paul and I worked together for many years and were dear friends. We pray for comfort for all, and RIP my friend.
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    Family: Greg and Rhonda
    Name: Dave Ogborn

    Date: 12-03-28

    Condolence:

    Greg and Rhonda. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I will always have found memories of the great times we had growing up.

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    Family: Paul Martin
    Name: Beth Patton Knight

    Date: 12-04-03

    Condolence:

    Rhonda and Greg,
    I just heard of your Dad’s passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember overnights at your house years ago and how both of your parents made me feel so welcome. I hope you are feeling the love of so many and that it will help to ease the pain a little.
    Hugs to both of you.

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