
Jerry Leon Martin, 75, of Indianapolis passed away on June 6, 2015. He was born in Lafayette, IN on February 19, 1940, to Delbert and Irene (Jackson) Martin who preceded him in death. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956 and from Purdue University School of Pharmacy in 1960. In addition to retiring from CVS Pharmacy, he had previously retired from the Indiana National Guard with a rank of Major. Jerry had been active in Optimist International and served in a number of roles including being a former Indiana Governor for Optimist International. He had a passion for the civil war which he pursued as a Civil War re-enactor. This passion extended to sharing his historical knowledge through presentations at schools. He enjoyed sharing his time and talents with school kids whether as an athletic trainer for Speedway Junior High School or as IHSAA track and field official. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Antoinette “Toni” (Anderson) Martin; children William (Virginia) Martin, Melissa M. Bogie; grandchildren Kristan and Lindsey Bogie, Kathryn, John, and Annarose Martin; two great-grandchildren Carter Maxwell and Kailyn Amiyah; siblings Diane Pebley and Nalana Holt; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Bud Martin. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 12 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church at Eagle Creek, 6100 N. Raceway Road, Indianapolis with visitation beginning at 10 am. Burial will follow at 3 pm at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in Lafayette. Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory.







Melissa says
I love you Dad!!!
Kelly Mead says
My thoughts and prayers are with the Martin family today. God bless you all.
Robin Ermel says
So many memories over 35+ years I don’t even know where to start!! You’re missed more than you know!! Love & miss you!!!
Linseedoil says
Love you so much grandpa! If only we had a little more time. Have fun and be good ! Until I see you again angel <3
Jesse Howard says
Thoughts and Prayers for and to All of You.
Maryann Regan says
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May angels surround you. God bless you.
Lid says
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Jerry. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.