Devoted Dad
Eugene Miller Martin, 84, passed away Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at Orlando Regional Health Center, Orlando, Florida, surrounded by family and friends.
Eugene was born on March 21,1940 in Craigsville, Virgina to James Edward and Jane Ellen (Grogg) Martin. Eugene made friends everywhere he lived, whether in Verona or Staunton,Virginia, Fenton, Michigan, or most recently, Orlando, Florida where he resided with Wanda and his daughter, Lisa, the last couple of years.
A truck driver since a teenager, Eugene could tell you the exit# or directions to just about any location across the country. He loved driving the semi-trucks, talking on CB radios and made many friends on the road and wherever he lived. Sometimes your father's reputation is enough, especially when you're told that he was one of the best men, everywhere you go.
Eugene married Wanda Rowe on January 26, 1957. They were blessed with 4 children, Bradley Wayne, Lisa Dawn, Jeffrey Keith and Brian Scott. Later on, Eugene married Peggy Detamore and became the father to 3 stepchildren, Penny, Phillip, and Cathy Ramsey. Upon the passing of his 2nd wife in 2009, Eugene reunited with Wanda and were loving companions until the end.
Eugene enjoyed camping and shooting guns, but the favorite thing he loved to do was watch Nascar races, old westerns, Texas Walker Ranger, and Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune on television. He could tell you about every Nascar driver and watched Chuck Norris reruns all day long. The last 15 years, he and Wanda had a camper located in Tawas or Prescott, Michigan. He enjoyed camping every summer and trolling around on the pontoon on Hughey Lake at the campgrounds. A lifetime member of the Verona Moose Lodge 2172, he also loved to hang out with friends and participate in the dances there.
Eugene is survived by 5 of his children Lisa Martin (Neuendorf), Penny Crawford (Ramsey), Phillip Ramsey, Brian Martin, and Cathy Bartley (Ramsey); 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; his companion in life, Wanda Wooten (Rowe); his brother, David Michael Martin; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Martin (Detamore); sons, Bradley Martin and Jeffrey Martin; grandson, Travis Martin; parents James and Jane (Grogg) Martin; brother, Douglas Scott Martin; Sister-in-law, Wilda Fitzgerald (Rowe); and his Son-in-law, Terrence Neuendorf.
Eugene's passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. We ask that you remember him for the way he lived his life, and the impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Please leave your story about Eugene and a picture, if you have one.
There will be no service planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans Charity Non-Profit Organization for Veterans at woundedwarriorproject.org
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