Clarence E. Martin went to his Lord and Savior on 8, January, 2020. He was born in Milton, West Virginia on February 19, 1939, the son of the late Clarence H. and Ollie S. Martin. He is preceded in death by one son, Stephen Martin, brothers, John and James Martin and sister, Doris Lambert. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sharon Lynn Martin, two sisters, Velma Clonch and Karen (Jim) Leach, three brothers, Bill (Aida Mae), Larry (Linda) and Bobby Martin, three sons Commodore Anthony (Cathy) Martin, Timothy (Tammy) Martin, Eric (Jamie) Martin, one step son John Cartwright and one special son, Derek Chaffin. Ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He was the eldest of nine children, growing up in a home that consisted of two (2) rooms and an outhouse, he learned quickly that hard work and determination is what it would take to better his life and become successful.