Kenneth E. Martin "Ken", age 74, passed away on June 3, 2017. He was born July 20, 1942 in Columbus, OH to the late James and Thelma Martin.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents; sister Jannette "A.J." Grooms and older brother.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Theresa; sons Jim and Mike; grandchildren Nick, Courtney, Zeke, and Jacob; nieces Cheryl, Vickie, Chris and Connie, nephew Danny, as well as extended family and friends.
Ken graduated from Central High Class of 1960. After graduating he served in the United States Navy on the USS York County. He was deployed in the Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis. Honorably discharged on January 23, 1963.
Ken was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends on Saturday June 17, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Grove City, starting at 10am, celebration of life service beginning at 11am. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Ken's memory to the American Heart Association.