He was retired from Union City Body Company following 30 years of employment and was an avid collector of many items including trains.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.
Gary is survived by his wife Benita L. (Hershberger) Martin of Greenville. They were married May 27, 1972. Also by his daughter Jenifer L. York of Greenville; son and daughter in law Jeremy & Annie Martin of Bradford; grandchildren Aaron York, Ashley York and Andrew York; step grandchildren Michael Smith and Sandra (Jason) Baker. Also his sister and brother in law Connie & George Young of Celina as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday May 18, 2011 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until time of the services in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Cincinnati Eye Institute 1945 CEI Drive Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
