Ralph Eugene Martin

Ralph Eugene Martin, 96, of Miami, departed his earthly home on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, to be reunited with his wife Patricia, and others who have gone before him. Ralph was born December 6th, 1928, in Miami Fl, to the late Mary Jane Dorris and Ralph Martin. Ralph was a Korean War Army Veteran and was later also in the Air Force.

After his time in the military he worked in management for AT&T.

Mr. Martin is survived by his children and their spouses, Laura and Tom Henry of Clarksville, TN, Sheryl and David Nelson of Valdosta, GA, Ralph Martin and Fiancé Tina Zapata of Oklahoma City, OK. In addition to his children, he has seven grandchildren, Carrie Ann and (Chris) Oliva, Kristen and (Mason) Frenzel, Austin and (Kelli) Hines, Zachery and (Lindsey) Nelson, Cale Nelson, Chaeli and (Charles) Wisenbaker, Benjamin and (Amber) Nelson; in addition he has fifteen great-grandchildren, Ava and Everly Oliva; Lennox and Jones Frenzel; Denver and Phoenix Hines; Charlotte, Gabe, and Annalise Nelson; Luke, Jane, and Emily Ann Wisenbaker; Sutton, Kinsey, and Bowen Nelson.

Services for Ralph Martin will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Carson McLane Funeral home on Patterson St., with Mr. David Nelson as officiant. Interment will take place in Miami, FL. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Martin.