Charles Edward Martin

Charles Edward "Eddie" Martin, passed away September 24, 2015 to lung cancer. Known to some as Charlie, but to most as Eddie. He was born on August 15, 1958. He was a truck driver for many years, several in the waste disposal business. Most people knew him as a quiet man, but he knew how to speak his mind. He enjoyed playing cards with friends, fishing and swimming. He loved watching his UK wildcats, seeing many games in person, including seeing them win the 2012 NCAA championship in New Orleans.

He is preceded in death by his true love, whom he shared a life long journey with beginning at the age of 13, his wife Nancy C. Martin.

He leaves to cherish his memory his three daughters MeLinda Dowell (Mark), Donna Martin, April Martin; his grandchildren Miranda, Maleea, Serena, McKenna, Rylan and Luke. He was their pa-pa. He is also survived by Nancy's parents, Brenda Edrozo (Stephen).

Visitation will be 12-6pm on Sunday, September 27, 2015 and on Monday September 28th from 9:30am until time of service at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive. Funeral ceremony will be 12pm Monday, September 28th at Newcomer, with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hosparus or the Home of the Innocents.

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