Timothy Eugene Martin, 49, of Clarion, gave up a courageous battle to cancer on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.
He was born on April 20, 1964, in Clarion. He was the son of Norma Clinger Martin of Clarion and Eugene “Pene” and Marsha Martin of Strattanville.
He attended North Clarion School, graduating in 1982.
Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He was a wonderful woodworker in his spare time. He loved being with his family and friends.
He married the former Jerri Beth Magness on September 26, 1996, in Lakeland, Florida; and she survives. They spent 24 years happily
together.
Tim was a truck driver and mechanic his whole life, lastly working for Arsenberger Trucking.
He attended the Grace Lutheran Church of Clarion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Kimberly Ann Smith and her husband, Mike, of New Bethlehem, Kenneth Earl Martin and his wife, Monica, of Clarion, and Christopher S. Magness of Clarion. His grandchildren are Gabrella “Gabby” Smith and Alexandria Lewis of New Bethlehem and Landon Martin of Clarion.
Also surviving are four brothers and their wives, Scott Martin (Chris) of Strattanville, Albert Martin of Clintonville, Greg Martin (Terrie) of Leeper, and Robert Martin of Strattanville; a dear friend, Gail Kline of Fryburg; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Albert and Thelma Martin; maternal grandparents, Paul and Alice Clinger, and a nephew, John Robert Eugene Martin.
At Tim’s request, there will be no viewing or services.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials and donations be made to The Clarion Center, One Doctors Drive, Clarion PA 16214, or to the Clarion Forest VNA, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion PA 16214.
Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com.