In Memory Of
Leon B. Martin
1928
2021
Leon B. Martin
August 29, 1928 — May 30, 2021
Leon Benjamin Martin, age 92, of Dayton, passed away on May 30, 2021, peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, on August 29, 1928, the son of the late George and Sarah Martin.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Martin and Katherine Martin; his daughter, Carol Ann Martin; son, Leon B. Martin, Jr.; siblings, Edward Martin, Bernard Martin, Beverly French and Sylvia Brooks; and great great grandchildren, Hunter, Wilder, Archer and Laken.
Leon is survived by his daughters, Diana (Jim Baker) Redick and Cathy Martin; grandchildren, Christopher (Kelly) Redick, Barbara (Michael) Davis, Gary Martin and Adora Albillar; siblings, Norman Martin and Marion Watson; great grandchildren, Zachery, Christopher II (Makaya), Timothy (Krystal), Marisa (Lonnie), Anthony, Rickie, Michael (Leilani), Lance, Destini and Jayden; great great grandchildren, Colton, Gavin, Melody, Lusca, Zander, Callianne, Cataya, Phoebe and Juno.
He served his country proudly during World War II, by serving in the United States Navy. Leon retired from General Motors, after 35 years as a Machine Setter. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #6560 for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting/repairing clocks, reading Detective novels, flea markets and fishing at Dale Hollow Lake. Leon was a very direct man, who loved to help others, but he expected everyone to earn their keep. He was the first to help those who were willing to help themselves. He took pride in earning and accomplishing everything he had on his own. Leon was a hard worker and passed that trait on his family. He also loved to cheer on his Cincinnati Reds. He will be dearly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.
Visitation will be held from 9:00am-10:00am, on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, where services will begin at 10:00am.
Donations may be made in his memory to your local Veterans Hospital.
To share a memory of Leon with the family or to leave a special message, please click on the Share Memories button above.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Martin and Katherine Martin; his daughter, Carol Ann Martin; son, Leon B. Martin, Jr.; siblings, Edward Martin, Bernard Martin, Beverly French and Sylvia Brooks; and great great grandchildren, Hunter, Wilder, Archer and Laken.
Leon is survived by his daughters, Diana (Jim Baker) Redick and Cathy Martin; grandchildren, Christopher (Kelly) Redick, Barbara (Michael) Davis, Gary Martin and Adora Albillar; siblings, Norman Martin and Marion Watson; great grandchildren, Zachery, Christopher II (Makaya), Timothy (Krystal), Marisa (Lonnie), Anthony, Rickie, Michael (Leilani), Lance, Destini and Jayden; great great grandchildren, Colton, Gavin, Melody, Lusca, Zander, Callianne, Cataya, Phoebe and Juno.
He served his country proudly during World War II, by serving in the United States Navy. Leon retired from General Motors, after 35 years as a Machine Setter. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #6560 for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting/repairing clocks, reading Detective novels, flea markets and fishing at Dale Hollow Lake. Leon was a very direct man, who loved to help others, but he expected everyone to earn their keep. He was the first to help those who were willing to help themselves. He took pride in earning and accomplishing everything he had on his own. Leon was a hard worker and passed that trait on his family. He also loved to cheer on his Cincinnati Reds. He will be dearly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.
Visitation will be held from 9:00am-10:00am, on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, where services will begin at 10:00am.
Donations may be made in his memory to your local Veterans Hospital.
To share a memory of Leon with the family or to leave a special message, please click on the Share Memories button above.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Saturday, June 5, 2021
9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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