Brian J. Martin

BRIAN J. MARTIN, age 44, of New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday, July 25, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born on January 5, 1966 in Richmond, Indiana to Charles L. & Betty L. (Ridge) Martin. He graduated from National Trail High School and the Montgomery County Joint Vocational School in 1984. He received his certificate in Auto Body and worked in several area body shops.

He is survived by a son, Nathaniel James "Nate" Martin of Richmond, Indiana, his mother, a sister, Sally Martin of New Paris, four brothers, Charles Jr. "Chuck" (Kay), Tim (Karen) of Richmond, Steven of Ludlow Falls, and David of Del City, Oklahoma, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Martin in 2001.

Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Pam Weaver officiating. Burial will be held in Spring Lawn Cemetery in New Paris, Ohio.

In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to Northwest EMS, 135 N. Washington Street, New Paris, Ohio 45347 or St. Paul United Methodist Church, PO Box 194, New Paris, Ohio 45347.

Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, Ohio 45347. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com