Lonnie Eugene Martin, 74, of Fork Mountain, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on October 21, 1941 and was a son of the late Oscar Martin and the late Edna Craig Martin. He was a welder and craftsman who touched countless people through his trade. Surviving are his wife, Angela Martin; two children, Todd Cassell and Julie Morris three grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Shirley Pendleton, Peggy Haynes, Kenny Martin, Betty Sue Martin, Sandra Akers and Mike Martin; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service was held Sunday in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel. All other services were private. Memorial donations may be made to New Vision Baptist Church, 4161 Fork Mountain Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com.
