BORN

1917

DIED

2013

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5471 Far Hills Ave

Dayton, Ohio

William C. 'Bill' Martin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 8, 2013.

MARTIN, William Courtney 'Bill', 96, of Dayton, OH. Ohio resident since 1951, died on July 6, 2013. Bill lived in Shiloh for 28 years, 10 Wilmington Place for 17 years, and The Wellington of Dayton since 2012. Native and resident of Bedford IN for 33 years. Preceeded in death by parents William H. & Leah C. Martin, brother, Roger C., and wife of 45 years, Anne Dixon Martin. Surviving are daughters Nancy Martin and Susan Allen of Dayton; former son-in-laws Michael Bonilla & Dennis Allen of Dayton, nephew William R Martin and Amy of Tampa, sister-in law Polly Dixon of Chicago, niece Rebecca Bentley of Des Plaines, IL, nephews William Martin & John Martin of Ft Wayne, IN. Member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, was graduated Cum Laude from the Lawrenceville School, NJ and from Purdue University. A registered Civil Engineer for 35 years at Hq AFLC, Wright Patterson AFB; Captain, Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Theater, WWII; and a 20 year volunteer at The National Museum of the USAF. Memorial service 10:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St. Dayton, Ohio 45402. Inurnment in David's Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until service time at church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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July 12, 2013

Yvonne Lloyd

My prayers are with you all in the passing of your dad. I've heard so many wonderful stories about him. You all have so many memories to comfort you. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

July 11, 2013

ED EVANIUK

SUSAN AND FAMILY- JUDEE AND I WANT TO OFFER OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY. BILL WAS A CO-WORKER AT WPAFB, AND MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF THOSE DAYS WERE OFTEN REHASHED AT OUR MONTHLY RETIREE BREAKFAST GET TOGETHERS WITH SEVERAL CO-WORKERS. HE WAS ALWAYS A GREAT SOURCE OF "WHO DID WHAT AND WHEN". A GREAT MEMORY THAT WILL BE MISSED. MAY HE REST IN PEACE FOREVER. ED AND JUDEE EVANIUK.

July 11, 2013

Bruce Linebaugh

Bill was my Dad's best friend at 10 Wilmington Place, as well as a friend of mine. He and his daughter came to Dad's funeral when he passed away last year at the age of 99. Bill and I were both train buffs (he used to work for the Monon Railroad), and I enjoyed talking about trains and other things when I visited him. I'll miss Bill very much - he was a great guy with a great attitude and love of life.

July 10, 2013

JuanaRae Wollenhaupt

Ron and I are very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great guy. We lived at 10 Wilmington Place from Mar. 2010--Oct. 2012. May God bless his family.

July 10, 2013

Sorry to hear of Mr. Martin's passing. Back in 2007 he signed my WWII Memorial book, "Bill Martin Capt. 1882nd Engineer Aviation Bn." While he lived at 10 Wilmington Place where my uncle Bill May and friend Mike Jacobs also lived and they got his signature for me. He was my 69th veteran to sign the book which now has more than 1,710 signatures. Again sorry to hear of Mr. Martin's passing...Bless Em All....Bless Em All... Jeffrey Miller Dayton Ohio

July 10, 2013

Mike Hiday

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

July 10, 2013

Susan Idle

The Other Susan- I'm so sorry to hear of your dad passing. Keep his memory alive by sharing the good memories of his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time. Susan and Bill Idle, Miami Township, Ohio

July 9, 2013

Karen Myers

Nancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
KJ

July 9, 2013

Susan & Bernie Brown

Nancy and Susan,

Dad and I are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He and your mother were so very special to our family. Our families shared many happy times together growing up and we will remember him always.

Our thoughts are with you both at this very difficult time.

Bernie and Susan Brown

July 8, 2013

Dear Susan and Nancy,

Your Dad was like my big brother when I was a boy in Bedford. I will always miss him. Love Cousin Bill.

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