Thomas E. "Coach" Martin, 68, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, at his home in Dublin, Ohio. He was born Feb. 18, 1946, in Lima to Ernest and Dorothy Martin. He graduated from Shawnee High School in Lima in 1964 and later moved to Marion. He worked at the Whirlpool Corporation there, then worked as a sheriff's deputy and later became a detective sergeant at the Marion County Sheriff's Department. After leaving the sheriff's department he eventually moved his family to Columbus, where he worked at several golf courses before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry and Richard. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Deb (Loffer) Martin; his son, Rob Martin, and daughter, Katie Martin, of Columbus; two sisters, Linda Van Hoose of Lakeview and Judy Mayer of Orrville; four brothers, Gary Martin and Steven Martin of Belle Center, Donald Martin of Lima, and Dennis Martin of Dayton; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at O.R. WOODYARD CO Northwest, 2990 Bethel Road, Columbus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James Cancer Hospital. Previous Events Memorial Service NOV 16. 11:00 AM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - Northwest Chapel 2990 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Loading map