MARTIN, Thomas Lynn, age 69, passed away Friday, December 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his children, Tommy and Mindy Martin; siblings, Phyllis Welling, George (Malvie) Martin, and Beverly (Jack) Ramey, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas worked for the Golden Nugget Pancake House for 40+ years, where the staff and co-workers became like a second family to him. His passion and hobby was raising and racing Standardbred horses with his brother, George. He was a loving and devoted father, whom will be dearly missed by those who knew him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gina and Bobby, Tom's caregivers during his illness and Hospice of Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.