Obituary of Grifton Lee Martin ~ 1994
Transcribed by Joan S Dunn
Source: The Virginian-Pilot Jun 7 1994
Grifton Lee Martin, 83, of the 300 block of Hurdle Drive, died June 6,
1994.
He was born in Merritt, N.C., and had retired as a shipwright from the
Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 30 years of service. He was a member of the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Carpenter's Union.
He was preceded in death by a son, Julias ''Pete'' Martin.
He is survived by his wife, Cleo C. Martin; one stepdaughter, Myrtle Lee
Johnson of Portsmouth; two stepsons, James ''Bo'' Simmons and Roderick
Simmons, both of Chesapeake; one brother, Ellis Martin of Merritt, N.C.;
three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
The graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Chesapeake
Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Ralph Horn. The family will receive friends
at Graham Funeral Home today from 7 to 8 p.m. and at the residence at all
other times.
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