Maurice E. Martin

Maurice “Zeke” E. Martin, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Martins Ferry on September 1, 1936, to the late Maurice L. and Violet M. (Dowdell) Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Margie E. Martin and brother Herman Martin. Maurice was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed stock car races and was the founder of Martin Pallet Inc. Maurice is survived by his children, James (Debbie) Martin, Timothy (Linda) Martin, Julie (Marty) Jenkins, Tom (Brenda) Martin and Joseph Martin; ten grandchildren Benjamin (Sara), Anthony (Kristina), Emily (Brandon), Jeffrey (Ashley), Kyle, Cody (Emily); Joshua (Sabrina), Hannah, Brady (Amie), Kayle (Andy); and eleven great-grandchildren, Audrey, Zander, Autumn, Blaise, Crosby, Clementine, Casper, Dominic, Scarlett, Adalynn, Emerson. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital. Inurnment will be at 11am on February 14, 2020, at Brookfield Cemetery with Fr. Mike Seifert officiating. Following Maurice’s request there will be no calling hours.