February 19, 1945 – September 27, 2022
Steven J. Martin, 77, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 6:51 p.m. at Westview Manor in Bedford.
He was born in Lima, Ohio on February 19, 1945, to Howard and Betty (Gossard) Martin. Steven married Barbara J. Logan on November 17, 1972, in Crane, Indiana and she survives. Steven retired from NWSC Crane and was a veteran of the US Navy, he was a member of the Bedford Eagles #654.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Martin of Bedford, five children, Robin (Greg) Bellomy of Alabama, Jarrod Martin of Alabama, Eric (Melinda) Martin of Bedford, April Julian of Lebanon, and Missy (Derek) Neff of Bedford, nine grandchildren, Natasha, Mark, Kasey, Evan, Brady, Ashlee, Alec, Megan, and Dason, thirteen great-grandchildren, Noah, Devin, Ava, Hannah, Hayleigh, Reign, Harrison, Vivian, Brecklee, Fynn, Jack, Bo, and Linc, one brother, David (Beth) Martin, and two sisters, Linda (Dave) Allen of Oklahoma and Julie (Larry) Waters of South Carolina, several nieces, and nephews.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Betty Martin, and two nephews, Otis “Frankie” Bock and Rev. Justin Martin
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Cresthaven Funeral Home, with Reno Bates, officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until the service time at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care.
