Thomas Oakley Martin, 62, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at his home in Radford. Born on March 25,1955, he was a carpenter and also worked in maintenance at VA Tech. He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. Martin and Mary Kenley Kirtner.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Anita “Kim” s. Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Carla Marie and Reid Arrington of Blacksburg; stepson and wife, Peter and Michelle Brown of Charlotte, N.C.; grandson, Landon Oakley Phillips; granddaughter, Stevie Judith Arrington; brother and sister-in-law, Geary and Leda Martin of Floyd; sister, Sha Whittamore of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Victor Sheppard and fiancé Sissy Slayman of Dublin, and James and Lisa Sheppard of Front Royal; beloved dog, Jazz; and best friends, Buddy and Gail Flythe.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Carilion NRV Medical Center, Carilion NRV Hospice, and especially nurses Tee, Leah and Sonya for all the care and kindness given to them.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Carilion NRV Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Radford, VA 24141.
The family gathered on Feb. 19, 2018 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
The Martin family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
