Clarence Edward Martin

Clarence Edward Martin, 75, of Danese, WV, born November 26, 1946, at Clifftop, WV died March 11, 2022.

Clarence was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Virgil Martin and mother, Juanita (Barnett) Martin and two brothers, Michael and Daniel Martin.

Clarence served his country proudly in the US Army from 1965 – 1968, Vietnam Veteran. He then worked as a Coal Miner for 12 years. He was a retired Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy 1982-2001. And worked with the Danese Fire Department for many years.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Dianne (Bailes) Martin; three children, Stephanie Charles), Clarence II (Robin), and Anthony; grandchildren, Amber (Jarrod) Anderson, Kayla Martin (Chris Hall), Kelly, Clarence III (CJ), Kierston; great-grandchildren, John, Jarrod, Bella Anderson, Colton Hall, Colton Martin, and Jamison; his brother, Gary (Debbie) Martin; and sister, Francis (Roger) Bennett; two sister-in-laws, named Brenda; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Friday, March 18, 2022 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Pastor Alan Whitt officiating. Following the services Clarence will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

Friends may gather with the family from 12PM Friday until time of the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences and other information can be sent to the family by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C Byrd Drive, Beckley is honored to be serving the family.