Charles Wayne Martin, Sr., 84, of Williamsport, died April 8, 2020 at his home. Surviving is his loving wife of 63 years, Rose Marie (Borrosco) Martin.
Born October 11, 1935, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Gustave and Dorothy Love (Leitzell) Martin.
Charles was a 1953 graduate of Williamsport Area High School. Following graduation Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany with the Second Armored Division. Charles later retired from the former Bell Atlantic now Verizon after more than 38 years of employment.
His greatest joy in life was his three sons and their families and his greatest disappointment was that his parents never lived long enough to see their grandsons and great-grandchildren graduate from college. His hobby later in life was researching his family’s genealogy.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Charles Wayne Martin, Jr. (Mary Cahill), of Williamsport, Stephen Anthony Martin (Debra Ludwig), of Cogan Station, and Dr. Scott David Martin (Erin DiSalvo), of Williamsport, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a brother David Eugene Martin, of Williamsport.
A private funeral service to honor the life of Charles will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be held in Wildwood Cemetery. A life celebration will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Charles’ name to the Lycoming County SPCA 2805 Reach Rd, Williamsport, PA 17701 or the Appalachian Horse Help and Rescue 1201 Yerger Road, Linden, PA 17744 or “JACKS GALORE” : Jack Russel Rescue & Shelter Organization P.O. Box 545 Hinsdale, MA 01235, http://www.jacksgalore.org.
Arrangements entrusted to Knight-Confer Funeral Home.
