Charles "Charlie" Martin

March 31, 1928 - November 11, 2014

Charles "Charlie" Martin, 86 of Graceville, Florida passed away, Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Campbellton-Graceville Hospital. Mr. Charlie was born in Ocklawaha, Florida on March 31, 1928 to the late Irl and Irene Martin. A Veteran of the U. S. Air Corp, Mr. Charlie retired as an inspector with the Florida Department of Agriculture following 41 years. He enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and was an avid FSU Football fan. Mr. Charlie was a member of the Graceville First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert Martin and sister Betty Martin. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Bette Martin; two sons and daughters-in-law Chuck and Donna Martin, Rob and Sandy Martin; six grachildren Brent Martin (Maylayna), Ryan Martin (Amanda), Jenna Malloy (Eli), Madison Martin, Ryan Walker, Carmen, Walker; three great grandchildren Haley Martin, Aubree Purdy, Alayna Grace Culler, several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Marvin Chapel Cemetery with Dr. Jason Thrower officiating, James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. In lieu of flowers family request memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 376 Graceville, FL 32440.