Philip Howard Martin, 99, of Powderly, passed away Friday December 12, 2025 at his residence. His cremains will be taken to California by his family.
He was born on December 9, 1026 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son, of Thomas and Ruth Ditto Martin. Mr. Martin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
He married Bessie Geneva Offutt in 1955 in Texas. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sons, Richard Dale Martin and David Philip Martin.
Mr. Martin is survived by children, Thomas Archie Martin, Cheryl Ann Bryant and Carol Marie Green; grandchildren, Valerie Edmonson, Tammy Hood, Carrie Benedict, Crystal Martin, Everett Bryant Jr., Michael Philip Bryant, Stephanie Lynn Bryant, Shannon Marie Griego, Robin Hart, Richard Hart, Emily Davidson, William Martin, Steven Martin, Philip Martin and Michael Mesisas; great-grandchildren, Cassie, Brittany, Dakota, Ashley, Eslin, Noah, Elena, Victoria, Jennah, Charlie, Serenity, Halie, Alex, Damian, Jade, Trevor and Luna; great-great grandchildren, Ava, Arthur, Adilyn, Harlow, Lane, Blair, Lilly, Waylan and Gracie and brothers, Dale Martin, Gene Martin and Max Martin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.
