Ralph R. 'Rusty' Martin

Ralph R. Rusty Martin, 70, of Gallipolis, died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was born June 6, 1941 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, son of the late Ralph and Lillian I. Chambers Martin. Rusty was married to Donna L. Crabtree and she survives him. He was a 1959 graduate of Gallia Academy, a graduate of Rio Grande College and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Rusty was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Gallipolis Elks Lodge 107. Surviving are his wife, Donna L. Martin of Gallipolis; three children, Rick (Leanna) Martin of Gallipolis, Lesley (Laurie Gulutzan) Martin of Orinda, California and Amanda Davis of Gallipolis; five grandchildren, Jarrett, Grace, Peri, Ruby and Jake; one sister, Carol Cremeans of Gallipolis; and several nieces and nephews. Rusty was preceded in death by his father Ralph Martin in 1986, his mother Lillian Martin in 1988 and a brother-in-law Frank Cremeans. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2011 at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Rustys memory to Holzer Center for Cancer Care, 170 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631 and/or Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Services are under the direction of the Willis Funeral Home. Memorial Service, Monday, December 26, 2011 1:00 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church Visitation: Monday, December 26, 2011 11-1:00 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church