Ronald Thomas Martin, Sr.

Ronald Thomas (RT) Martin, Sr.,82, of Gainesboro, TN, passed away on October 18th, 2023 in his home.

A memorial service will be conducted at the time of his spouse's death.

Ron was born in Nashville, TN to Woodrow and Lucille Martin on November 18, 1940. He went to high school at Rockwood, TN. He was a proud US Navy Veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Gainesboro. He was an amazing husband, daddy, uncle, granddaddy and great granddaddy. He never met a stranger, was very outgoing, and loved fishing and hunting in the great outdoors. He loved the Lord and will be cherished forever.

Ron is survived by his:

Wife, Paula Martin of 46 years.

Mother-in-Love Mary Drake.

Daughter, Katherine (Hemferi) Keshishian.

Daughter, Annette Grunwald.

Son, Ronald Martin, Jr.

Son, Michael (Renee) Martin

Daughter, Starla (Mike) Koperski

Daughter, Jada (Tony) Dixon

14 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grands, and a large extended family.

Ron is proceeded in death by:

Sister, Pat Wood

Grandson, Riley Martin

Granddaughter, Rivers Grunwald

Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/) in honor of Ronald Martin.