Ralph Edward Martin
January 4, 1953 - November 9, 2021
Ralph Edward Martin, 68 of Taylorville, WV passed away November 9, 2021 at his home. He was born January 4, 1953 at Logan, WV the son of the late Jack and Joetta Keith Martin. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Randall Martin and Walter Martin and sister, Della Martin. Ralph was a retired mining equipment repairman having worked for many years for Tramco in Chattaroy, WV. He was also a mine electrician and was a karate instructor. His favorite pastime was riding 4 wheelers in the hills with his family. Ralph will be sadly missed by his family including his three daughters, Sabrina and husband Troy McKinney and Cynthia Martin both of Dandridge, TN and Andrea and her husband Byran Copley of Charleston, WV, brothers, Rick Martin and Rusty and wife Dorothy Martin both of Taylorville, WV, sisters, Rosie Crum of Taylorville and Rena and her husband Dallas Elswick of Nitro, WV, 4 grandchildren, Kayla Plants, Marissa Tyree, Elaina Copley and Corbin Copley and great-grandchildren, Chasity and Savannah. Funeral services will be held at the Chafin Funeral Home in Delbarton on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:00pm with Rev. Paul Ray Caudill officiating. Burial will follow in the Martin Cemetery at Delbarton, WV. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00pm until the start of the funeral at 1:00pm. Friends and Family will serve as pallbearers. Chafin Funeral Home of Delbarton is in charge of the arrangements.
Ralph Edward Martin, 68 of Taylorville, WV passed away November 9, 2021 at his home. He was born January 4, 1953 at Logan, WV the son of the late Jack and Joetta Keith Martin. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Randall Martin and... View Obituary & Service Information