Robert 'Bob' Martin, Sr.

Robert ‘Bob’ Martin, Sr., 73 of Osage, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Mon Health Medical Center. Bob was born October 28, 1945, in Mississippi, son to Abraham Reynolds and Dollie Martin.

Bob was a heavy machine operating engineer for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132. He was a part of many projects in and around the Morgantown area including Interstates 68 & 79. He was also an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt and fish, tend his garden and caring for his community. He was always looking out for his friends, neighbors and the elderly. He would make sure they had food in their pantries and clothes on their backs.

He was instrumental in bringing new infrastructure to the Cassville, Maidsville and Scotts Run areas of the Morgantown. He also was a collector and trader of firearms of various types. Above all else, he cherished time with his grandchildren.

Bob leaves behind to mourn his passing and carry on his legacy, his daughters Mary Thomas of Wilmington, NC, Regina Holloway and husband John ‘Randy’ of Westover, Robin Martin, Winifred Rollins, Wanda Heyden and spouse Edward and Wilma Lee all of Morgantown; his sons, Robert Martin, Jr. of Fairmont, Reginald Martin and wife Shelley, Roderick Durr all of Morgantown and Phillip Lee of Kenner, Louisiana; 27 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and nine siblings.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy L. Martin and three siblings.

Friends may call on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home from 2-4 pm & 6-8pm and again on Friday from 10 am until time of services at 11 am with Pastor Gwen McKinley officiating. Cremation will follow and burial of Bob’s ashes will be held at the Bethel Cemetery at a later date.