William Otto Martin1,2,3

M, b. August 18, 1918, d. June 13, 1936
FatherLee Jackson Martin1,2,4 b. December 23, 1899, d. July 29, 1957
MotherElizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner1,2,4 b. July 15, 1898, d. January 7, 1978
     William Otto Martin was buried at Funk Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 18, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 He died on June 13, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 17.2 He William Otto Martin, 17, of 544 Salem avenue, S.W., died yesterday in a local hospital. Interment will be in the Funk cemetery Montgomery county. on June 15, 1936.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 162, District 6, Roanoke, Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Otto Martin obituary in the Jun 15, 1936 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Robert Daniel Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 29, 1922, d. March 21, 1993
FatherLee Jackson Martin1,2,3,5 b. December 23, 1899, d. July 29, 1957
MotherElizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner1,3,8,5 b. July 15, 1898, d. January 7, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 229-14-5001.9 Robert Daniel Martin was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.10,4,3 He married Helen May Herron.10,4 Robert Daniel Martin was born on October 29, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,5,7,6 He died on March 21, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.9,4,3 He MARTIN, Robert Daniel, 70, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 21, 1993, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hellen Hall Martin. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John Wesley and Elizabeth Diane Herron, Roanoke; granddaughter, Patricia Michelle Reed, Roanoke. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on March 24, 1993.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 162, District 6, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 262, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1940Cement worker2

Family

Helen May Herron b. January 15, 1917, d. December 29, 1982
Marriage*Robert Daniel Martin married Helen May Herron.10,4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Daniel Martin obituary in the Mar 24, 1993 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard McKinley Martin, Sr. obituary in the Aug 17, 1973 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&

Elmer McCoy Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 4, 1924, d. May 9, 1956
FatherLee Jackson Martin1,8,2,4 b. December 23, 1899, d. July 29, 1957
MotherElizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner1,2,4 b. July 15, 1898, d. January 7, 1978
     Elmer McCoy Martin was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,7 He was born on March 4, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5,6,7 He married Mary Magdalene Edwards on November 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Elmer McCoy Martin and Mary Magdalene Edwards were divorced on March 20, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 Elmer McCoy Martin died on May 9, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.4,5,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 162, District 6, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 262, District 119-19, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Mary Magdalene Edwards b. July 25, 1923, d. April 10, 1987
Marriage*Elmer McCoy Martin married Mary Magdalene Edwards on November 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Elmer McCoy Martin and Mary Magdalene Edwards were divorced on March 20, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Lee Martin obituary in the Jan 11, 1949 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Monroe Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2008 edition.

Katherine Pauline Sullivan1,2,3

F, b. June 15, 1920, d. April 9, 1983
     Katherine Pauline Sullivan was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8329.6 She was born on June 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1921.1,2,5,6 As of December 24, 1936,her married name was Martin.1 She married Howard McKinley Martin Sr., son of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner, on December 24, 1936 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Katherine Pauline Sullivan and Howard McKinley Martin Sr. were divorced on November 19, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 Katherine Pauline Sullivan died on April 9, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.5,3 She Mrs. Katherine (Toots) Sullivan Bushnell, age 61, of 604 18th Street, S.E., died Saturday. Surviving are her husband, Robert (Bobby) O. Bushnell; one son, Howard Martin, Jr., Roanoke; her mother and stepfather, Mrs. Carrie S. and Herbert Palmer, Roanoke; one brother, Carl Sullivan, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Garlick, Mrs. Juanita Snead and Mrs. June Hudgins, all of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 12, 1983.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 63, District 119-18, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Howard McKinley Martin Sr. b. July 5, 1917, d. August 16, 1973
Marriage*Katherine Pauline Sullivan married Howard McKinley Martin Sr., son of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner, on December 24, 1936 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Katherine Pauline Sullivan and Howard McKinley Martin Sr. were divorced on November 19, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Sullivan Bushnell obituary in the Apr 12, 1983 edition.
  4. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edna Mae Taylor1,2,3

F, b. June 26, 1912, d. January 31, 1991
     Edna Mae Taylor was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,3 She was born on June 26, 1912 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of May 11, 1961,her married name was Martin.1 She married Howard McKinley Martin Sr., son of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner, on May 11, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,3 Edna Mae Taylor died on January 31, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.3

Family

Howard McKinley Martin Sr. b. July 5, 1917, d. August 16, 1973
Marriage*She married Howard McKinley Martin Sr., son of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner, on May 11, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard McKinley Martin, Sr. obituary in the Aug 17, 1973 edition.

Mary Magdalene Edwards1,2

F, b. July 25, 1923, d. April 10, 1987
     Mary Magdalene Edwards was buried at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 25, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of November 5, 1942,her married name was Martin.3 She married Elmer McCoy Martin, son of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner, on November 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Mary Magdalene Edwards and Elmer McCoy Martin were divorced on March 20, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Mary Magdalene Edwards died on April 10, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.1

Family

Elmer McCoy Martin b. March 4, 1924, d. May 9, 1956
Marriage*She married Elmer McCoy Martin, son of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner, on November 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Mary Magdalene Edwards and Elmer McCoy Martin were divorced on March 20, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Lee Martin obituary in the Jan 11, 1949 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Monroe Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2008 edition.

Howard McKinley Martin Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 3, 1938, d. May 29, 2004
FatherHoward McKinley Martin Sr.1,3,4,5 b. July 5, 1917, d. August 16, 1973
MotherKatherine Pauline Sullivan1,3,4,6 b. June 15, 1920, d. April 9, 1983
     Howard McKinley Martin Jr. was buried at Salisbury National Cemetery Annex, 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.7,8 His Social Security Number was 225-44-0387.4 He was born on January 3, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,7,8 He married Dianne Virginia Clapp on May 6, 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia.3 Howard McKinley Martin Jr. and Dianne Virginia Clapp were divorced in August, 1963 at Massachusetts.9 Howard McKinley Martin Jr. married Betty Jean Ayers on January 28, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,10 Howard McKinley Martin Jr. and Betty Jean Ayers were divorced on April 30, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 Howard McKinley Martin Jr. married Barbara Leigh Boone on July 24, 1976 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.3 Howard McKinley Martin Jr. and Barbara Leigh Boone were divorced on November 17, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.11 Howard McKinley Martin Jr. married Joyce Diane Alls on October 3, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Howard McKinley Martin Jr. died on May 29, 2004 at age 66.4,7,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 63, District 119-18, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family 1

Dianne Virginia Clapp
Marriage*Howard McKinley Martin Jr. married Dianne Virginia Clapp on May 6, 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Howard McKinley Martin Jr. and Dianne Virginia Clapp were divorced in August, 1963 at Massachusetts.9 

Family 2

Betty Jean Ayers b. March 30, 1937, d. July 27, 2010
Marriage*Howard McKinley Martin Jr. married Betty Jean Ayers on January 28, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,10 
Divorce* Howard McKinley Martin Jr. and Betty Jean Ayers were divorced on April 30, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.11 

Family 3

Barbara Leigh Boone
Marriage*Howard McKinley Martin Jr. married Barbara Leigh Boone on July 24, 1976 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Howard McKinley Martin Jr. and Barbara Leigh Boone were divorced on November 17, 1978 at Bedford Co., Virginia.11 

Family 4

Joyce Diane Alls b. October 17, 1945, d. July 18, 2011
Marriage*Howard McKinley Martin Jr. married Joyce Diane Alls on October 3, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard McKinley Martin, Sr. obituary in the Aug 17, 1973 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Sullivan Bushnell obituary in the Apr 12, 1983 edition.
  7. [S6196] Salisbury National Cemetery Annex, Rowan Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S13268] Transcript-Telegram, From the divorce listings in the Aug 3, 1963 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jean Ayers obituary in the Jul 30, 2010 edition.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Betty Jean Ayers1,2,3

F, b. March 30, 1937, d. July 27, 2010
     Betty Jean Ayers was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9460.5 She was born on March 30, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,4,5 As of January 28, 1966,her married name was Martin.1 She married Howard McKinley Martin Jr., son of Howard McKinley Martin Sr. and Katherine Pauline Sullivan, on January 28, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 Betty Jean Ayers and Howard McKinley Martin Jr. were divorced on April 30, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Betty Jean Ayers died on July 27, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.4,5,2,3 She Betty Jean Ayers, 73, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Betty was a member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church and a longtime employee of Wayne Ayers Tax Service. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Martin; and her dad, Ira Ayers. Betty is survived by her mother and dad, Pauline and Lewis Hudson; her sister, Linda Brumfield and her husband, Robert; two brothers, Wayne Ayers, and Gary Ayers and his wife, Erika; her nieces and nephews, Garrett Brumfield, Kim Thacker and her husband, Dave, and their family, David, Lori, Zachary, Danielle, Olivia and Makenzie, Greg Brumfield and his family, Bailee and Ava, Patrick Ayers and his wife, Tara, and their family, Paxton, Ansley, and Tilden, James Ayers and his daughter, Tatjana, and Cheryl Ayers; and her three cats. Betty will be sadly missed by all her family, friends, and Sunday School Class. Her family was her whole life and she loved unconditionally expecting nothing in return. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on July 30, 2010.3

Family

Howard McKinley Martin Jr. b. January 3, 1938, d. May 29, 2004
Marriage*She married Howard McKinley Martin Jr., son of Howard McKinley Martin Sr. and Katherine Pauline Sullivan, on January 28, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Betty Jean Ayers and Howard McKinley Martin Jr. were divorced on April 30, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Jean Ayers obituary in the Jul 30, 2010 edition.
  4. [S4326] Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Joyce Diane Alls1,2

F, b. October 17, 1945, d. July 18, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 226-64-6052.3 Joyce Diane Alls was born on October 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 As of October 3, 1980,her married name was Martin.1 She married Howard McKinley Martin Jr., son of Howard McKinley Martin Sr. and Katherine Pauline Sullivan, on October 3, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Joyce Diane Alls died on July 18, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.4,3

Family

Howard McKinley Martin Jr. b. January 3, 1938, d. May 29, 2004
Marriage*She married Howard McKinley Martin Jr., son of Howard McKinley Martin Sr. and Katherine Pauline Sullivan, on October 3, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Helen May Herron1,2,3

F, b. January 15, 1917, d. December 29, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-0992.4 Helen May Herron was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,2 Her married name was Martin.5 She married Robert Daniel Martin, son of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner.5,6 Helen May Herron was born on January 15, 1917 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 13, 1917.2,4,1 She died on December 29, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.2

Family

Robert Daniel Martin b. October 29, 1922, d. March 21, 1993
Marriage*She married Robert Daniel Martin, son of Lee Jackson Martin and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Daniel Martin obituary in the Mar 24, 1993 edition.

Alvin Monroe Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. March 4, 1947, d. December 7, 2008
FatherElmer McCoy Martin1,5 b. March 4, 1924, d. May 9, 1956
MotherMary Magdalene Edwards1,5 b. July 25, 1923, d. April 10, 1987
     Alvin Monroe Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 226-68-9292.6 He and Beverley Hardt Craig were divorced.1 Alvin Monroe Martin was born on March 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,6 He married Mary Withers Carr on December 28, 1968 at Suffolk, Virginia.1,7,3 Alvin Monroe Martin married Beverley Hardt Craig on February 14, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Alvin Monroe Martin married Frances LaDene Butner on June 18, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Alvin Monroe Martin died on December 7, 2008 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 61.2,6 He Alvin Monroe "Al" Martin, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 7, 2008, unexpectedly at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. He was a loyal and faithful member of Valley View Wesleyan Church where he was serving as Trustee, was a former Vice President of the Church Board, was Secretary of the Church Board, and Secretary of the Wesleyan Men. He sang in the 9:30 a.m. service as a member of the Praise Band and he was the Worship Leader for the 11 a.m. Blended service. He also sang with the adult choir as well as assisted his wife with the kids and teens choirs' ministry. Al was a Permanent Master Judge of National Chrysanthemum Society and President of the local Blue Ridge Chrysanthemum Society. He was Co-Director of the Colonial Theater Board of William Fleming High School. He has been a Co-President of five Roanoke City PTA's and currently serving on the Central Council PTA's Audit Committee. Al had retired from Roanoke City Communications 911 Center as Supervisor for 30+ years after beginning as a police officer. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Al was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Fran Martin; and his two daughters and sons-in-law, Aldene M. Dyer and Scott C. Dyer, and Anette M. Lloyd and Mark A. Lloyd. He also leaves behind his granddaughter, Iris A. Dyer, whom he loved and adored; his grandson to be; and his loving dog, Alex. Al also leaves behind his mom, Reba McCraw; brothers, Kenneth McCraw Jr. and Michael McCraw; sister, Debbie Avis; his sister, Patsy Grey; his brother, Clarence Martin; along with many other dear family and friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 8, 2008.2

Family 1

Mary Withers Carr b. June 4, 1941, d. April 4, 1972
Marriage*He married Mary Withers Carr on December 28, 1968 at Suffolk, Virginia.1,7,3 
Child

Family 2

Beverley Hardt Craig
Divorce*Alvin Monroe Martin and Beverley Hardt Craig were divorced.1 
Marriage* Alvin Monroe Martin married Beverley Hardt Craig on February 14, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Family 3

Frances LaDene Butner b. December 31, 1930
Marriage*Alvin Monroe Martin married Frances LaDene Butner on June 18, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Aldene Marilou Martin2
  • Anette Melois Martin2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Monroe Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2008 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Withers Carr Martin obituary in the Apr 5, 1972 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Lee Martin obituary in the Jan 11, 1949 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Withers Carr1,2,3,4

F, b. June 4, 1941, d. April 4, 1972
     Mary Withers Carr was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.2,5,4 Her Social Security Number was 231-50-0432.6 She was born on June 4, 1941 at Suffolk, Virginia.1,2,3,6 As of December 28, 1968,her married name was Martin.1 She married Alvin Monroe Martin, son of Elmer McCoy Martin and Mary Magdalene Edwards, on December 28, 1968 at Suffolk, Virginia.1,2,4 Mary Withers Carr died on April 4, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30; At 37 weeks pregnant, Withers' internal systems shut down and she and her baby died. She was the only child of Chubby and Mary Carr and this was Withers' first child.2,5,4 She Mary Withers Carr Martin, 30, of 5423 Daytona Road, NE, and her infant son, Bertram Alvin Martin, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. Mrs. Martin was the wife of Alvin Monroe Martin and was a schoolteacher. Also surviving Mrs. Martin are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bertram E. Carr, Suffolk. A double funeral will be Thursday, at Roanoke, with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk. on April 5, 1972.4

Family

Alvin Monroe Martin b. March 4, 1947, d. December 7, 2008
Marriage*She married Alvin Monroe Martin, son of Elmer McCoy Martin and Mary Magdalene Edwards, on December 28, 1968 at Suffolk, Virginia.1,2,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Withers Carr Martin obituary in the Apr 5, 1972 edition.
  5. [S13269] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Frances LaDene Butner1,2

F, b. December 31, 1930
     Frances LaDene Butner was born on December 31, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of June 18, 1980,her married name was Martin.1 She married Alvin Monroe Martin, son of Elmer McCoy Martin and Mary Magdalene Edwards, on June 18, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1

Family

Alvin Monroe Martin b. March 4, 1947, d. December 7, 2008
Marriage*Frances LaDene Butner married Alvin Monroe Martin, son of Elmer McCoy Martin and Mary Magdalene Edwards, on June 18, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Aldene Marilou Martin3
  • Anette Melois Martin3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Monroe Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2008 edition.

Deborah June Harden1,2

F, b. June 16, 1953, d. April 7, 1954
FatherWilliam Calvin Harden1,2
MotherMartha Jane Austin1,2 b. January 16, 1936, d. December 19, 2015
     Deborah June Harden was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 16, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 She died on April 7, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Austin Roope obituary in the Dec 22, 2015 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Betty Jean Johnson1,2,3

F, b. March 23, 1939, d. September 21, 1940
FatherElmer Cecil Johnson1,4 b. June 12, 1921
MotherOakey Ann Austin1,4 b. October 12, 1920, d. May 31, 2009
     Betty Jean Johnson was born on March 23, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on September 21, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 134, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Elmer Cecil Johnson, Jr. obituary in the May 28, 2015 edition.