Obituary of Lewis M. Martin

Lewis M. Martin, 70, of County Route 100, Town of Woodhull, entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, June 18, 2012 at home surrounded by the love and care of his beloved family. Lewie was born in Endicott, NY on May 18, 1942. He was the son of Harold and Elva S. Bryan Martin. He grew up on the family farm in Borden and attended Addison schools. On Aug. 17, 1963, he and the former Beverly Davis were married in Borden. They made their home together in Canisteo where they lived for many years. Lewie had several jobs as a young man including working for Corning Inc., Ingersoll-Rand and Foster Wheeler. He found his life's work as a truck driver, starting that career with Keith Paddock & Son in Jasper. He later drove for Covered Wagon in Hornell for several years and had recently retired from Butler Transport Systems in Jasper. While living in Canisteo, Lewie began his long career in the volunteer fire service. He joined the Canisteo Fire Department in August 1965 and served in various offices until in 1984 he became Chief of The Department, a title he held until 1995. Following the death of his mother Elva, Lewie and Bev moved to the family farm in Borden where they have resided since 1995. He immediately joined the Woodhull Fire Department and had been an active member until his death. His experiences and wisdom were a great resource for his newly adopted department. Lewie especially took great pride in his sons' love of the volunteer fire service. In 2005, Lewie was appointed as a Steuben County Deputy Fire Coordinator serving the Woodhull area. He was greatly respected by the departments which he served in that capacity. Lewie was a very avid racing fan and promoter, particularly of Woodhull Raceway where he was a member of the emergency crew and head fan of son Brandon. He also had to be on top of every NASCAR race, whether he was at home or on the road. He loved operating the family farm with his sons. Lewie was truly a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Surviving Lewie are his wife of 48 years, Beverly Martin of Woodhull, his daughter and son in law, Jacki & Tim Clark of Woodhull, his sons and daughters in law, Jim & Barb Martin, Adelbert "AJ" Martin, Tim & Kate Martin and Brandon Martin, all of Woodhull, his grandchildren, Brandi Martin, Justin Martin, Jamie Martin, Tori Martin. Trevor Martin, Brooke Krisher, Bryce Martin, Timmy Martin, Yvonne Khork and Corey Khork, his foster brother, Larry Miller of Woodhull, his half brother, Jody Martin and half sister, Kelly Erhard, both of Ulysses, Pa. along with many brothers in law, sisters in law, aunts, cousins and nieces and nephews Friends may call on Thursday, June 21 from 7-9 PM and again on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY. Emergency personnel are requested to form at the funeral home at 6:30 PM on Friday evening honor Lewie and his family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 11:00 AM at the Woodhull Fire Station, West Main St. Woodhull. Rev. Brian Diffenbacher will officiate. Burial will follow in Martin Farms Cemetery in Borden. Memorials in Lewie's name may be made to the Canisteo Fire Department or the Woodhull Fire Department. Service: Saturday, June 23, 2012 11:00 AM Woodhull Fire Station 5193 West Main St. Woodhull, NY Visitation: Thursday, June 21 7-9 PM Friday, June 22 2-4 and 7-9 PM H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY