Russell Albert Martin

Russell A. Martin of Arlington, Virginia, entered eternal life on January 12, 2015 at the age of 80. Russ was born in Covington, Kentucky, graduated from Western Kentucky State University in the ROTC program, was a Captain in the United States Air Force and retired from the Department of Defense in 1994. He was a loving husband to Mary Martin of 60 years, loving father to Deborah(Wayne), Russell E., Karen(Michael), Cynthia and the late Gary T. He is survived by 9 grandchildren: Brian, Suzanne, Christopher , Russell T., Michael, Justin, Brandon, Blaire, Kaitlin, and 1 great grandchild Rylie. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Edward Douglass White Council. Family members invite you to celebrate Russ's life at the viewing on Sunday, January 18th from 3-5 PM at Murphy Funeral Home 4510 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203. Mass of Chrisitian burial will be at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 5300 N. 10th St. Arlington, VA 22205 at 11 AM January 19th with interment to follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Good Samaritan Fund at St. Ann Catholic Church.