Elvan V. Martin

Elvan V. Martin, 77, of New Paris, Ohio, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Rose Gate Village in Richmond, IN. He was born on September 25, 1934 in Richmond, IN the son of the late Hamilton & Henrietta (Gregg) Martin. Elvan retired in 1997 from Alcoa in Richmond after 28 years of service. Preceded in death by his brothers: Emmitt Martin in 1995 and Denver E. Martin in 2010 and infant son John Martin.

Survived by his wife of 36 years: Sandra (McWilliams) Martin; daughters: Pamela Foust of Columbus, OH and Wendy Walters of New Paris, OH; son: Rodney Martin of Cape Coral, FL: Step Sons: Jeffrey Watts of Richmond, IN and Michael Watts of Eldorado, OH; Sisters: Irene Saylor and LaDema McDermitt both of Richmond, IN, Bernice Schlosser of Eaton, OH, Faye Martin of New Paris, OH, Esther Schuler of Tampa, FL, Sharon Pearce of New Madison, OH and Ruth Martin of Cincinnati, OH; brother: Victor Martin of Eaton, OH; 14 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren; Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, OH with Elder Jeffrey Watts officiating. Interment will be held in Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison, OH. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 28, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.barnesfuneralhome.com.