Edward Nelson Martin, Jr

Edward Nelson Martin Jr., 61, of Strasburg, died Monday, October 26, 2009 in Union Hospital at Dover following complications from a bee sting.A son of the late Edward Nelson Martin Sr. and the late Oranna (McNutt) Martin, Ed was born July 5, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.On December 26, 1969, Ed married the love of his life, the former Jane Barnhart. The couple reared four children, Edward III, Trisa, Ronald and Anna.He was employed as a crane operator at Union Metal at Canton and was a member of the Sandy Valley Eagles Lodge.Ed was a true sports fan. He was an avid supporter of the Strasburg Tigers and The Ohio State Buckeyes in addition to watching other various sports on television. Ed enjoyed spending time with his sons while repairing automobiles as well as spending time with his grandchildren.He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jane Martin; his children, Edward (Amanda) Martin III of Cambridge, Trisa (John) Shaw of Newcomerstown, Ronald (Melissa) Martin of New Philadelphia and Anna Hill of Strasburg; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren with two more expected in the near future.Three sisters, Mary (Dave) Abbuhl of Massillon and Darlene (Dave) Berry and Naomi Martin both of New Philadelphia; three brothers, Clarence “Sonny” (Ruth) Martin of New Philadelphia, Bill (Barb) Martin of Bolivar and Dan (Karol) Martin of New Philadelphia and numerous nieces and nephews complete the family.Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Norma Martin; two sisters, Carol Immel and Gloria Bailey and his grandmother, Hazel McNutt.The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. A funeral service celebrating Ed’s life will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Geib Funeral Center with Pastor Kevin Anslow officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Union Cemetery at Strasburg. Friends are invited to join the family for a time of fellowship on Friday at 2 p.m. in the Schoenbrunn Moravian Church at New Philadelphia.Contributions may be made in Ed’s memory to the Edward N. Martin Jr. Memorial Fund c/o Strasburg Savings Bank, 224 North Bodmer Avenue, Strasburg, OH 44680.