William "Bill" D. Martin

William D. (Bill) Martin, age 88 of Markleysburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 16, 2023 at his home, with loving family at his side. 

He was born December 6, 1934, in Markleysburg, a son of the late Emanuel (Tucker) and Eunice Jenkins Martin.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Carol Ann Martin, brothers Eugene (Beverly) Martin, of Pennsylvania, James Martin of Ohio, his sisters Betty (Clarance) Rankin of Tennessee, and Thelma (Carl) Hungerford of Ohio, his brother-in- law Danny Williams of Arkansas, and his son-in-law Bruce Black of South Carolina. 

He is survived by his brother Melvin (Ann) Martin of Georgia, Douglas (Dorothy) Martin of Ohio, Darlene Williams of Arkansas, and his sister-in-law Barb Martin of Ohio. 

Bill was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather and is survived by his children, Tracey Black of South Carolina, Christopher Martin of Confluence PA, Shelley (Larry) Lewis of Wisconsin, Susie Martin-Gales, whom he resided with, of Markleysburg PA, and Christine Krulock of Uniontown PA. His grandchildren, Christopher (Vicki) Martin of Virginia, McKenzie, his favorite caregiver, (Jarred) Miller, of Markleysburg PA, Zachary (Alicia) Lewis of Wisconsin, Anjalena (Kevin) Karas of Wisconsin, and Myles Krulock of Uniontown PA, his 8 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. 

Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Bill knew he was nothing short of a hard worker, from a young boy to his retirement from Green Acres Contracting in March 2000. 

  Bill was a lifetime member of the Wharton Township Hunting and Fishing Club in Farmington PA. He spent many days casting a line with his grandchildren, and hunting for the “big one” with the rest of the hunters in his family.  Along with hunting and fishing, he loved to spend his free time either outdoors, or “tinkering” in his wood shed working on many projects.  Many weekends were spent around a bon fire roasting marshmallows, enjoying a cold beverage, and talking about his earlier days and life on his family’s farm. Bill loved to admire his beautiful flower gardens, and grow a vegetable or two in his garden. He knew no strangers and made everyone feel like family. 

The family would like to give a special Thank You to Amedisys Home Health and Amedisys Hospice Care Team of Uniontown PA for their outstanding care and support of their daddy/pappy. 

Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFROD FUNERAL HOME (FARMINGTON) on Friday July 21 from 2pm4pm and from 6pm-8pm. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday July 22 from 10am until the hour of the funeral service at 11am with pastor David Herring officiating. Interment will follow at Thomas Cemetery.