Earl Russell Martin

Earl Russell Martin, age 88 of Bradford, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.  Earl was born in Xenia, OH on October 29, 1933 to the (late) Everett & Thelma (Sturgeon) Martin; enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching old movies, loved sending greeting cards, and loved his scratch offs, giving him the title of the “Lottery Man!”  Preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 56 years, Ida Mae (Murphy) Martin in 2014; brother, Raymond Raines; and two sisters, Pat and Betty.  Earl is survived by his two sons, Rusty & Rachel Martin of Bradford, Jeffery A. Martin of Hawaii; two grandchildren, Jeffery Dale Martin of Bradford and Samantha Martin of Centerville; great-grandson, Alexander Martin; brother, Ronald Raines of IN; special niece, Debbie Patrias Ioppolo of MI; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glen & Mary Murphy of Bradford; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.  No Services.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.