George E. Martin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Edward Martin, age 80 of Hamilton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2020. George was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 22, 1940 the son of Bert and Edith (Wolfe) Martin. George joined the U.S. Air Force in 1959 and he served his country proudly until 1963. During this time, he married Peggy Richardson on June 11, 1960. George worked for Hamilton Tool Company until he retired in 2005. He went on to being an independent contractor renovating homes. In his spare time, he enjoyed completing carpentry projects in his workshop. George also enjoyed playing various instruments such as his acoustic and steel guitars and his harmonica. He would perform for the residents of Hillandale and Westover nursing homes once a month. He loved to worship the Lord through his love of music. George devoted his life to the Lord in 1980 when he accepted Christ into his heart. George was an active member of Kerusso Baptist Church where he was ordained as a Deacon. George was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Wolfe Martin; father, Bert Martin; brother, Jesse Martin; and by his daughters, Faye Henson and Belinda Miller. George is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Martin; daughter, Susan Collins; sister, Shirley (Don) Gabbard; his four-legged companion, Missy; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. George was a loving husband, father, brother, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. His smile and laugh will be deeply missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd., Hamilton, Ohio, Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m with Pastor Kris Theobald of Kerusso Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 pm until the time of service. Interment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Praying Hands section on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Kerusso Baptist Church, 1069 Millville Oxford Road, Hamilton, OH 45013 in memory of George Martin. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com

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George E. Martin

January 22, 1940 - October 18, 2020