Ralph T. Martin

Rev. Ralph Thomas Martin, 92, went to be with the Lord at on November 24th, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital. The son of Maynard R. Martin Sr. and Ann G. Buckley Martin, Ralph was born on October 4, 1931, in Columbus Township. He married Gloria M. Fish on June 2nd, 1951. Ralph worked at Cummins Engine Company for 38 years. After retirement, he continued to work at Cummins in the Security department. Ralph also served as a minister in the Christian Churches at Jonesville and Waynesburg, after receiving his ministry classes at Ozark Bible College and public speaking courses at Dale Carnegie Institute. Ralph loved serving the Lord at Garden City Christian Church for many years beside his wife. He was a life-long gardener and woodcutter, as well as serving as the chaplain for the C.R.E.A.K. Club for many years. Ralph and Gloria raised four children, Susan (Danny) Mayes, of Elizabethtown, Sandi Barriger of Columbus, Shari Martin of Florida, and Randy (Tammy) Martin of Florida. They have five grandchildren; Mandy (Chris) Long, Chris (Meagan) Martin, Cory (Sabrina) Sullivan, Brian (Angie) Barriger, and Natalie (Scott) Steinhauser; twelve great-grandchildren; as well as numerous step grandchildren, and step great-grandchildren, all of whom survived. He is also survived by a brother Warren Martin. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Maynard Martin Jr. and Paul Martin; as well as his sisters Donna Juraskovich, Lorraine Pacheco, and Helen Miller. A Celebration of Ralph’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Garden City Christian Church with Rev. Virgil Clotfelter and Rev. Brian Gilroy officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday at the church. Burial shall be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association thru the funeral home.