Thomas Linwood Martin, Jr.

Thomas Linwood Martin, Jr., 78, of Waynesboro passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Augusta Health. Born December 28, 1940 in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Thomas Linwood Martin, Sr. and Mary Edna (Shull) Martin. Thomas was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro. He was a U.S. veteran having served his country honorably with the Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the United States Postal Service for over 30 years and last served as Postmaster of the Weyers Cave Post Office. He was a past member of the Waynesboro Exchange Club and the Waynesboro Country Club. Thomas was an avid golfer and Redskins fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Martin. Survivors include his two sons, Jason and Michael Martin of Waynesboro; brothers, Richard Shull and Ronald Martin and wife, Sharon; and three nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main St., Waynesboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Bridge Christian Church, 1275 Goose Creek Road, Fishersville with Pastor Todd Brown and Pastor Stacey Burkholder officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Ronald Martin, Richard Shull, Fred Zeh, Kevin Martin, Eric Martin, and Roger Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Thompson, Billy Wrenn, and John Lynn. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Augusta Regional SPCA, P.O. Box 2014, Staunton, VA 24401 or the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, 201 W. Broad St., Waynesboro, VA 22980. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com