Richard Lee Martin of Saxis

Richard Lee Martin, 72, of Saxis, husband of the late Dixie Lee Martin, passed away on April 5, 2023 in Crisfield, MD.

Born on December 18, 1950 in Nassawadox, VA, he was the son of the late Leslie Martin, Sr. and Eliza Evans Martin. He was a member of Saxis United Methodist Church. He was a waterman and loved hunting and fishing. Richard was a good husband and father and we worked hard to support his family. He loved his sons with all his heart.

Richard is survived by two sons, Richard Lee Martin II and wife, Lorraine of Parksley, VA, and Nicholas Adrion Martin and wife, Jaime of Saxis, VA; a grandson, Jonathan Lee Martin, who he loved with all his heart; a sister, Betsy Potts of Chincoteague; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Other than his parents and wife of 50 years, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Leslie Martin, Jr., Bobby Martin, Edwin Martin, Burleigh Martin, Raymond Martin and Elizabeth Donaway.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 3:00PM from Saxis United Methodist Church with Rev. Andy Cobb officiating. Interment will follow in the Groton’s Cemetery in Hallwood.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Saxis Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 98, Saxis, VA 23427.

Arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley, VA.

To sign the guest book online, visit: www.thorntonfuneralhome.net.