Terry Dale Martin
September 21, 1946 ~ November 3, 2017 (age 71) 71 Years OldShare using:
Terry Dale Martin (71) of Shinnston, WV, passed away on Friday November 3 2017 at his home following an extended illness.
He was born on September 21, 1946 in Marion County the son of the late Leonard Martin and Audrey Eddy Martin Carpenter.
Terry worked for 21 year at the Spelter Zinc Plant until it closed in 2001 then continued his education to become an electrician. He later retired form Tri-County Electric as a Journeyman. He was a “Jack of all trades” and a master of none. He enjoyed working and building anything he could with wood. He loved his cats and enjoyed feeding and watching the hummingbirds and fishing.
Terry is survived by his wife of 49 years Shirley Ann (Craig) Martin. A son Mark Craig and companion Kim of Philippi, WV. A daughter Tracey (Martin) Mazzie and husband Mark of Shinnston, WV. Six grandchildren: Mark Jr., Tisha, Rick and Logan Craig, Justin Hall and Montana Mazzie, seven great-grandchildren. A sister Lena (Jeanie) Roberts and companion Robert “Tuff” DuDash and a brother James Martin and wife Rose all of Fairmont, WV.
A special Thank you to all the Hospice Nurses for the wonderful care they gave Terry.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday November 7, 2017 at Dorsey Funeral Home 701 S. Pike Street, Shinnston, WV, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. A second visitation and funeral services will be held Wednesday November 8, 2017 11:00am to 1:00pm time of service with Brian Plum officiating. Interment will follow at the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Clarksburg, WV.
Dorsey Funeral Home is honored to serve the Martin Family.