Franklin D. Martin, age 72, of Sardinia, Ohio, died as the result of an accident Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his residence in Sardinia, OH.
He was born May 1, 1939 in Brown County, OH, son of the late Lloyd Martin and Freida Busch Martin
Frank had worked as a barber for over 40 years at Martin's Barber Shop in Mt. Carmel. He enjoyed farming and caring for his grandchildren and family.
Surviving is his wife, Kay F. Martin whom he married September 29, 1959, daughter, Vickie (Mike) Johnson of Sardinia, son, Joe (Connie) Martin of Sardinia, daughter, Kelly (Mike) Walkup of Sardinia, daughter, Bonnie (Brian) Ruckel of Sardinia, six grandchildren, Erin (Josh) Hupp, Joe Martin II, Kade Walkup, Jadon Walkup, Hunter Ruckel, and Laney Ruckel. Also surviving are four brothers, Lloyd Martin, John Martin, Robert Martin, and Ralph Martin; three sisters, Mary Evelyn King, Shirley Ann Berry, Phyllis Beucler, and many nieces & nephews .
In addition to his parents, Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Martin and a sister, Ruth Thompson.
Services will be held at the Russellville Church of Christ, 144 S. Columbus St., Russellville, OH 45168, April 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm with Jerrod Florence officiating. Interment will follow in the Buford Cemetery, Buford, Ohio.
Friends will be received at the church on Saturday, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. .
Contributions may be made to the Macon Church of Christ in his memory . To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.