Robert Lee Martin, 76, of Cleveland, passed away on June 30, 2023. He was born on Dec. 7, 1946 to the late Houston Martin and Nancy Martin. Robert was an employee of the Ford Motor Company for 32 years. He loved watching the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks. He enjoyed yard work and working with his hands.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Martin; and siblings, Charles Martin, Lilly Bell Rymer, Alma Pritt and Mary Lois Lindsey.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Robert C. Martin and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Robert’s family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at the Cleveland Chapel of Companion Funeral Home, and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 8 at Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 214 E. 8th St. in Chattanooga. A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., following visitation.
Share a personal memory of Robert or your condolences with his family at his online memorial at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Martin family with these arrangements.