Robert Buford (Bob) Martin, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in his home, leaving this world to forever be with the Savior he faithfully served. July 19,2012, at 9:43am. He was the owner and founder of Blue Ridge Heating & Air in Christiansburg. He was a member, deacon, Sunday school teacher and also served as interim Pastor of the Shawsville Congregation Holiness Church. He enjoyed fishing, his collection of antique cars and riding his motorcycles. He loved his family, life and enjoyhed God's creation. He was a wonderful Christian example, whose life had a profound inpact on everyone who met him.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Buford Martin; mother, Myrtle Dollie Ownes Martin; and sisters, Nancy Stanger and Patricia Ratliff. His memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Brenda Smith Martin; his beloved sons, Bobby D. and Wanda Martin, J. Dewayne and Sue Ellen Martin, all of Christiansburg, and Johnny L. and Tonya Martin of Narrows; grandchildren, Ashley and Jonathan Custer, Amber and Kevin Smith, Sarah Martin, Tyler Martin, and Madison Martin: one great-grandchild, Lilah Sue Custer; and a sister, Pamela M. Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Buford Martin; mother, Myrtle Dollie Ownes Martin; and sisters, Nancy Stanger and Patricia Ratliff. His memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Brenda Smith Martin; his beloved sons, Bobby D. and Wanda Martin, J. Dewayne and Sue Ellen Martin, all of Christiansburg, and Johnny L. and Tonya Martin of Narrows; grandchildren, Ashley and Jonathan Custer, Amber and Kevin Smith, Sarah Martin, Tyler Martin, and Madison Martin: one great-grandchild, Lilah Sue Custer; and a sister, Pamela M. Taylor.
Robert Buford (Bob) Martin, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in his home, leaving this world to forever be with the Savior he faithfully served. July 19,2012, at 9:43am. He was the owner and founder of Blue Ridge Heating & Air in Christiansburg. He was a member, deacon, Sunday school teacher and also served as interim Pastor of the Shawsville Congregation Holiness Church. He enjoyed fishing, his collection of antique cars and riding his motorcycles. He loved his family, life and enjoyhed God's creation. He was a wonderful Christian example, whose life had a profound inpact on everyone who met him.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Buford Martin; mother, Myrtle Dollie Ownes Martin; and sisters, Nancy Stanger and Patricia Ratliff. His memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Brenda Smith Martin; his beloved sons, Bobby D. and Wanda Martin, J. Dewayne and Sue Ellen Martin, all of Christiansburg, and Johnny L. and Tonya Martin of Narrows; grandchildren, Ashley and Jonathan Custer, Amber and Kevin Smith, Sarah Martin, Tyler Martin, and Madison Martin: one great-grandchild, Lilah Sue Custer; and a sister, Pamela M. Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Buford Martin; mother, Myrtle Dollie Ownes Martin; and sisters, Nancy Stanger and Patricia Ratliff. His memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Brenda Smith Martin; his beloved sons, Bobby D. and Wanda Martin, J. Dewayne and Sue Ellen Martin, all of Christiansburg, and Johnny L. and Tonya Martin of Narrows; grandchildren, Ashley and Jonathan Custer, Amber and Kevin Smith, Sarah Martin, Tyler Martin, and Madison Martin: one great-grandchild, Lilah Sue Custer; and a sister, Pamela M. Taylor.
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