Richard David “Dickie” Martin, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, following a prolonged illness. He was born in Shinnston, September 9, 1946, a son of the late Richard “Dick” and Naomi “Skeeter” Murray Martin.
Dickie is survived by his wife, Colleen Martin; his sons, Chris and Curtis; and his daughter, Crystal; two loving grandsons, Allan and Bentley; three sisters, Debbie Reed, Linda Moebus, and Lisa Martin. He was also preceded in death by his sister Brenda Martin.
Dickie was a Bridgeport High School graduate and retired from the US Army as a Master Sargent. He later was employed with the Texas State Prison System. He loved life, his family, and his friends. He spent most of his years trading horses, loved fishing, and was an avid deer and bear hunter. He enjoyed camping in Bergoo, WV.
The family will receive friends at the Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St., Shinnston, from 1-8pm, Wednesday and 10am until the time of the service at Noon on Thursday, August 1st, with Pastor Thomas Horne officiating. Interment will be in the WV National Cemetery in Pruntytown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at support.woundedwarriorproject.org or at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.perinefunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Martin family.