Obituary of Nelson H. Martin

Nelson H. Martin, 70, of 168 Shamburg St. Pleasantville, died Friday morning November 25, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness.Nelson was born on March 18, 1941 at Tidioute, PA, a son of the late Hubert and Mary Nelson Martin. He was married to Caroline Anthony on December 17, 1960 at St. Titus Rectory. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2007. Nelson had attended St. Joseph’s Academy. He was retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He had also been employed with Conrail, Oil Creek Plastics, and was a self-employed logger. He enjoyed hunting, working with his horses, and farming. Nelson is survived by his twin children, Edward Martin of Pleasantville, and Kim Smith and husband Larry of Rivesville, WV; a brother, Curtis Martin of Titusville; numerous nieces and nephews including Traci Jo Tierney of Cambridge Springs and Heather Marie Martin of Utica; and numerous cousins. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Martin and a sister, Ceora Martin. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home on Monday from 7 to 9 PM and attend the funeral service there on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Gorman Cemetery, Triumph Twp., with full military rites. The family asks that memorials be made to the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Dept. or to any chapter of the American Lung Association. FLOWERS