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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