Robert E. Martin, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital.  

He was born Feb. 26, 1925 in Fort Branch, he was the son of George and Macel Pearl (Julian) Martin.

He was a member of the Owensville General Baptist Church, a graduate of Cynthiana High School, served in the United States Navy during World War II, the Korean conflict and retired from Naval Avionics facility.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Gertie (Marcum) Martin; daughters, Betty Dickson of Albuquerque , NM, Jean Koontz of Wheaton, Ill.; sister, Frances Webb of Owensville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two grandchildren.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Holders Funeral Home in Owensville with the Rev. Bob Douglas officiating. Burial will be in the Owensville Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by Princeton VFW Post 1147 and Owensville American Legion Post 51.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.