Ralph Alvin Martin Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ralph Alvin Martin Jr. of Bluefield, West Virginia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ralph Alvin Martin Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Ralph Alvin departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ralph Alvin. Though Ralph Alvin may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his mother Helen Goodrich Shaver. He is survived by: his father Ralph Alvin Martin, Sr. (Rebecca) of Bumpass, VA; his daughter Taylor Martin of Granville, NY; his stepfather Doug Shaver of Mesa, AZ; his siblings, Lee Ann Barlow (Mike) of Princeton, Kerri Shaver of Mesa, AZ, Jonathan Martin (Katelyn) of Quinton, VA, Shawn Martin of Louisa, VA and Jeff Smith (Jennifer) of Virginia; his fiancé Nyoka "Tosh" Merilic; and his partner's daughters, Candice Justice of Bluefield, Angelia Warren (Michael) of Princeton and Julie Merilic of Bluefield, VA.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Lifeline Student Center (250 Oakvale Rd, Princeton, WV 24740).