E. Leroy Martin

He was born on Friday, February 4, 1938 in Decatur, Ind. the son of the late Ervin O. Martin and the late Mary Ellen (Lovellette) Martin. He married Carole Miller on January 2, 1963 and she survives after 54 years!

LeRoy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged following his service to his country.

Mt. Hope Church of the Nazarene was where LeRoy and Carole attended church. They had been members of the Nazarene Church for 49 years.

LeRoy worked at Central Soya (now Bunge) in Decatur for 34 years, retiring in 1995.

Surviving are his wife, Carole Martin of Decatur; son, Marty (Joyce) Martin of Decatur; grandson, Jesse Martin of Convoy, OH; great-grandsons, Ayden & Zayden Martin; brother, Randy Martin of Toledo, OH; and ten sisters, Judy Mikesell of Vera Cruz; Rev. Brenda Haddix, Marilyn Striker, Kathy Martin, Christy Schug, & Lisa Stewart, all of Bluffton; Beverly Espy & Becky Bennett, both of Warren; Carol Gish of Geneva; and Sherry Hecker of Huntington.

Preceding LeRoy in death were a daughter-in-law, Lora Martin & a brother-in-law, Alan Miller.

In honoring LeRoy’s wishes, there will not be any visitation or services . Private graveside services will be held Friday at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Decatur.

Preferred memorials are to the family.