Richard Lawrence Martin

Richard Lawrence Martin, age 64, of Stafford, Virginia passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia with his family by his side. Rick was born at the old Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia on January 24, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joan & Jack Martin, his sisters, Vickie McCarthy and Sheri Albright, his Aunt Rosie & Uncle Richard Abel, his Uncle Raymond Schley, grandmother, Margaret Abel & grandpa, Melvin Martin. Rick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patrice Martin; son, William Martin; daughter, Janet Martin; and grandson, Logan Martin; brothers, Ronald Martin & Robert Martin; aunt Patricia Schley; nieces & nephews Sheli & Christopher Franklin, Heather Abbess, Ryan Albright (Nora), Maggie Fulmer (CJ), Abigail Albright, Vincent Antolick; cousins Mike & Marcie Abel, Steve & Kim Abel, Valerie Tomaszewski (Leon) and many other cousins, great nieces & nephews and a fabulous family of in-laws. Rick graduated high school from Garfield High School in Woodbridge, Virginia. One of Rick’s first job's was at the Big Barney's car wash, working for Butch Brawner. In August 1979, he began working for Dumfries VDOT. He was a very hard worker and was always the first one they would call when work needed to be done. Rick loved what he did everyday and dedicated 37 years of his life to VDOT, until he retired in September 2016. Rick had a love for sports. Growing up, he fell in love with the Washington Redskins thanks to the bond he shared with his Uncle Ray, in which he passed down his lifelong love for the Redskins to his kids and grandson. Sundays were days when the TV remote belonged to Rick, the channels would consistently flip between the NASCAR race, the Redskins game or whoever was beating Dallas. Watching his nephew, Christopher, play baseball was his favorite past-time in the 80s & 90s. He also enjoyed playing softball for a church league. In 1993, his volunteer coaching career began at Dale City Rec Center, alongside lifelong friend, Duke Arnold, where he coached and assistant coached William, Duke's son, Jake Arnold and his cousins Marc and Steven Abel. He also coached his daughter, Janet. As William and Janet got older, he moved his coaching skills to Mid-County Soccer Association (MCSA), where he also held a position on the board of MCSA. Rick coached William's teams in between his stints playing travel, while continuing to coach several of Janet’s teams and many other boy's teams for years. In 2017, his love for baseball returned, as he became his grandson, Logan's, biggest fan! A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 186 Shelton Shop Rd, Stafford, Virginia 22554. Please acknowledge that formal attire is not necessary for his service. Rick was not one to dress formal and we plan to honor him in that way. We’re sure he would love to see those Redskins colors present. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions in Rick's name to his grandson, Logan’s, new 12U travel baseball team as they start their journey this coming fall. Self Made Sports 201 Colebrook Rd. Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405 Zelle 540-419-6095