Ronald Martin

Ronald Martin, 73, of Williamson, West Virginia was born on August 13,1946 in New Camp, Kentucky to the late Jack and Mamie Cheeks Martin. 

Ronnie, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Belfry High School.  He became employed with N & S Railroad as a conductor.  After retirement from the railroad, he was an employee with the City of Williamson and with Mingo County as a Court Bailiff. 

Ronnie was a devout Christian and a member of Logan Street First Baptist Church where he served in many capacities; a Deacon, Chair of the Deacon Board, member of the Trustee Board, member of Board of Christian Education, President of the Senior Usher Board, Vice-President of the Pastor's Aid Committee, Vacation Bible School Safety Patrol Committee, Treasurer of Tug River District Ministers and Deacons Union; community affiliations—a  member of NAACP and the Williamson Crown Lodge F&AM #16. 

Ronnie passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Pikeville Methodist Hospital.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Corvenia Martin; brother, Jack Martin; and two sisters, Genevieve and Annie Mae Martin.

Ronnie leaves cherished memories to his daughters; Margie Alston of Laurel, Maryland and Mahogany Martin Hurley of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Donald Martin of Greenbelt, Maryland and Joe Martin of Georgia; eight grandchildren, Paris Hurley, Brandon Germain, Akyndra Martin, Kenya Preston, Autumn Preston, Darriah Wilson, Legend Ronnie Martin and Lyric Martin; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Private services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Logan Street First Baptist Church with Reverend Gerald Dotson officiating.  Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the public will be permitted to view one at a time from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, West Virginia.  Pallbearers will be friends of the family.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home.

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