John W. "Jack" Martin
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Lt. Col. John "Jack" W. Martin, Pennsylvania Air National Guard (Retired), 93, of Parkesburg, PA died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 16, 2015. Born in Sadsburyville, he was the son of the late Norman G. Martin and Edith Cowan Martin. He is survived by a sister, Marian Martin Stoner and is predeceased by a brother, Thomas Cowan Martin.
He graduated from Coatesville Scott High School in 1940 and received a degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University in 1947.
He volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 (WW II) and flew B-26 Marauder, B-24 Liberator, and the B-29 Superfortress bombers. in 1947, he joined Lukens Steel Company, where he became District Sales Office Supervisor, Supervisor of Sales Administration, and then Superintendent of Production Control Planning and Scheduling; retiring in 1984.
As a member of the Air National Guard, his F-51 Mustang Fighter Squadron was called to active duty in 1951 for the Korean War, next flying F-84 Thunderjets before going to Korea in 1952 flying F-94 Starfire jet fighters. Upon returning, he was named Commanding Officer of the 148th Fighter Squadron, PA ANG; retiring in 1964.
In addition to being a 60 year member of the Brandywine Goddard Masonic Lodge, he was Scoutmaster of Troop #54 BSA, member of the Chester County Airport Authority, Area Captain of United Charities, Building Campaign Subscription Chairman for Sadsburyville Fire Company, and member of Sadsbury Township Zoning Hearing Board. Jack held the longest standing membership at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church in Parkesburg, PA, having joined in 1930, and since served as co-chairman for two church building-addition campaigns, as well as serving as Trustee, Elder, and Treasurer for 20 years.
Jack is survived by children with his first wife, Virginia Wood Martin (who passed away in 1988), Norman W. Martin and wife Rhonda Martin, of Cypress, TX and Barbara M. Page and husband Wayne Page, of Houston, TX, as well as two grandchildren, Jason Martin and Ashley Page, and six step-grandchildren.
He is survived by his present wife, Marguerite Scott (Richardson) Martin, and her two children, Linda Richardson Handy and husband William Handy, of Coatesville, PA and Thomas Richardson and wife Susan Richardson of Parkesburg, PA. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Laurie Sarosi, Carrie Avery, William Handy Jr., Tyler Richardson, and Lisa Richardson, as well as five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, Parkesburg, PA at 4 PM on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Friends and family may visit from 3 to 4 PM, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, gifts are requested to be made to the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Deepest Condolences
Aunt Peg,
We are all sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed, but we know he is in a better place and not in any pain. Love to all - Jennifer & Bruce Moore
Uncle Jack
Aunt Peg,
We send you our deepest condolences. Uncle Jack enjoyed a long and fascinating life here on earth. It is reassuring to know that the Lord brought him home while he was resting peacefully. We will miss Uncle Jack. Much love, Rebecca, Ed, Sam and Anna
Such great memories since he
Such great memories since he was in my life from the time I was 4 years old. A father figure,bro in law ,friend,and Brother in Christ. We will miss him but see him again and that is a true blessing. He and Ronnie loved talking airplanes. "He has slipped the surly bonds of earth"
What a nice man
I worked with Jack at Lukens many years ago. He was such a good man and always a gentleman. I also knew Bob Richardson - both good people. Please accept my condolences.
Sincere Sympathy
May the Good Lord hold you closely in the palm of his hand.
To The Family Of "Jack " Martin
Sending Our Condolences To The Family, sorry for your Loss. This was a Special Man., There was alot accomplished in his life as reading his Obituary. The date Sept. 16th there is a reading on a calendar I have of Angels and his day read. I SAW ETERNITY THE OTHER NIGHT,
LIKE A GREAT RING OF PURE AND ENDLESS LIGHT,
ALL CALM, AS IT WAS BRIGHT.
Kev and I remember him from the UOPC. I am sure he will be looking down on all from the guiding light. Continued Prayers for the family, Kevin and Tina Wilson.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Our family had many wonderful days with the Martin family at Upper Octorara United Presbyterian Church.
Lifting each of you in prayer. May you have wonderful family memories.
Blessings, Cindy Hartshorne Walton & family
Jack Martin
On behalf of my father, Don Smith, who was Jack's classmate at Coatesville HS, I write to express condolences to the family. Jack and family were longstanding and loyal friends to my parents and to my father's extended family of parents in Gap and grandchildren in NYC. Jack will be missed. Leslie Smith and Don Smith.