Jeryl M. Martin, Sr., age 91, formerly of Collinsville died on December 04, 2012. He was born on January 31, 1921 in Henry to the late Milton Irvin and Bessie East Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mildred Finney Martin in May of this year, two brothers, Leslie M. Wade and Russell W. Wade, and one sister Janet Martin Meadows Trantham.

He had retired from the U.S. Postal service as a letter carrier in Bassett. He was a WWII veteran of the Army in the 111th Signal Company, Pacific Theater and a member of The American Legion Post 11 where he was a Past District Commander. He had been a member on the Board of Elections for Henry County and on the Board of Trustees for Virginia Veterans Care Center-Salem, VA. He was also a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church in Collinsville.

He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Jeryl M. "Jerry" & Deborah T. Martin, Jr. of Ferrum, and James Michael "Mike" & Kay W. Martin of Newport News, a daughter and son in law, Susan M. & Ronald L. Dillon of Kaneohe, Hawaii, one brother, Paul K. Martin of Henry, VA, three grandsons and their spouses, Stuart and Denise Martin of Roanoke, Bradley and Liz Martin of Manassas, VA and SPC Bryant Martin of the U.S. Army, and one great-grandchild, Emmet Ashby Martin.

The funeral service will be held Sunday, December 09, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Smith Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Tilden Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery with military honors presented by the Martinsville Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, 2703 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville, VA 24078.