Virgil Martin

Ogden - Virgil Martin, 86, of Ogden, passed away at 3:03am, Tuesday July 4, 2017, at Helia Healthcare Nursing Home, Champaign. He was born on November 12, 1930, in Richmond KY, the son of Nathan & Lilly (Hill) Martin, both deceased. He was united in marriage to Betty Waldrop on July 28, 1976, she survives. He will be dearly missed by: children Patty (Mike) Carter of Ogden, Nancy (Lowell) Prewitt of Florida, Greg Timm of Charleston & George Martin; grandchildren, Christina Langley, Nicholas (Lauren) Carter, Kimberly Soard, Robin (Derrick) Gill; eight great grandchildren; sister, Lynn Martin. He was preceded in death by: brothers Willard & Harold Martin; sister Lucille Martin. Virgil was proud to serve his country in the Navy. He loved to fish & always had a story to tell, that always ended in a joke. A Celebration of Virgil's life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday July 8, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home, 710 N Neil st, Champaign. Visitation will one hour prior to service. He will be laid to rest in Tuscola Township Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association. Please join his family in sharing memories, pictures, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation Jul 8, 2017 Saturday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820 Celebration of Life Jul 8, 2017 Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820