Paul R. Martin

Paul R. Martin, 91, of Narvon, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his residence after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Frances W. (Nolt) Martin. They celebrated their 25th anniversary on Aug. 25th. His first wife, Pauline (Martin) died in November 1985.

Born Dec. 13, 1924 in Goshen, IN, he was a son of the late Elias M. and Amanda (Ramer) Martin.

Paul was a retired farmer and woodworker. He served over 40 years as a minister in the Churchtown-Bowmansville district of the Weaverland Conference after his ordination in Aug. 1962.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by a son, John David, and his wife Mary (Martin), of Narvon, PA. Surviving also are 4 grandchildren: Janessa and Dwayne Fisher, Jonathan and Jolene (Ringler) Martin, Kirby and Jacinda (Martin) Martin, and Whitney Ann Martin; and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was the last of his immediate family. Preceding him in death were brothers William, Phares, Mart, Wayne, Earl, and Warren. Sisters preceding him were Florence Shirk, Annie Martin, Martha Ramer, Clara Martin, Lydia Martin, Annetta Weaver, Elsie Weaver, and Susie Weaver.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, March 3. 2016 at 9:00 AM at the Sunny Crest Home, 2587 Valley View Rd, Morgantown, PA 19543 with further service at 9:30 AM at Churchtown Mennonite Church with Bishop Leon S. Zimmerman, Timothy Martin, Marlin Lauver, and Leon B. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at Sunny Crest Home on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements.