David A. Martin, 73, of Lawton, passed away suddenly Friday, July 3, 2015. He was born September 18, 1941 in Kalamazoo, the son of Vernon and Bernice (Horn) Martin. Dave was a graduate of Portage Central High School and served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a diesel mechanic, retiring from Sara Lee in Kalamazoo. Dave enjoyed flying his gyrocopter at the Prairie Ronde airport in Schoolcraft.
On July 12, 1971 in Kalamazoo, he was united in marriage to his wife of 43 years, Linda Ash. He is also survived by four children, Catherine Barnes of Holland, Brent Martin, Melissa (Leonard) Shedore of Kalamazoo and David Martin, of Lawton; a step-daughter, Lisa Clark of Goshen, IN; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; four siblings Tim (Vicky) Martin of Portage, Bob Martin of Portage, Sandy Hoffman-Russell of Grand Junction and Deb Hopkins of Garner, NC; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Sonny and Ron, and two grandchildren, Steven and Marissa.
Cremation has taken place. Interment with full military honors will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 1:00 PM.