Michael "Mike" Martin

Michael Steve Martin, Sr. Michael Steve Martin, Sr., 60, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, September 1st, at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan, KS. Mike was born in Shipman, VA on March 25, 1951, the son of the late Bernice Myrtle (Bell) Martin and John Percy Martin, Jr. On April 27, 1976 in Charlottesville, VA he married Brenda Stevens who survives him of after 35 years. He was a plant operator for the City of Manhattan, Waste Water Treatment Facility. Mike served in the U.S. Army, had worked for Manko Windows and Steel & Pipe Supply both of Manhattan. Mike graduated from the Nelson County High School, Lovingston, VA; Salina Area Technical College in Salina, where he received a diploma in waste water treatment plant operation & maintenance. Survivors include his wife Brenda of the home, three daughters, Desiree Martin, of Manhattan, Nikki Martin, wife of Edison Henriquez, of Frederick, MD; Amanda Martin, of Manhattan; a son, Michael, husband of Katie Martin, II of Dodge City; seven sisters: Dale Davidson of Faber, VA, Rebecca Martinez of Sterling, VA, Kathy Martin of Charlottesville, VA, Jacqueline Jones of Shipman, VA, Kimberly Martin of Shipman, VA, Karen Martin of Shipman; three brothers, John Percy Martin III, Shipman, VA, Edgar Martin, Charlottesville, VA, Timothy Martin of Shipman, VA; 5 grandchildren, Brianna, Christopher & Kia Martin of Manhattan and Jaryd and Landyn Martin of Dodge City. Mike is preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held on Thurs., Sept. 8, 2011 at 2:00pm at the Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston, VA. Burial will follow at the Martin Family Cemetery in Shipman. Family request donations to American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society. To send an email condolence visit www.irvinparkview.com. Local arrangements are with Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, VA